On this episode of the R&G Tech Studio podcast, Rohan Massey, a leader of Ropes & Gray’s data, privacy and cybersecurity practice, is joined by data, privacy and cybersecurity counsel Edward Machin to discuss the AI literacy measures of the
RopesDataPhiles, published by Ropes & Gray, focuses on legal developments and compliance issues related to data security, cybersecurity, and emerging technologies. The blog covers topics such as critical infrastructure security regulations, including the Cyber Incident Reporting for Critical Infrastructure Act (CIRCIA), data security program compliance under the U.S. Department of Justice, and the evolving risks and governance challenges posed by agentic artificial intelligence systems. It also analyzes international regulatory proposals like the EU Digital Omnibus, addressing data protection, AI regulation, and digital innovation. The content is aimed at legal professionals and compliance officers navigating complex regulatory landscapes in data privacy, cybersecurity, and technology law.
Ropes & Gray’s health care partner, David Peloquin, spoke with Bloomberg Law on the additional DOJ instructions regarding the Biden-era Executive Order 14117. DOJ has provided clarity surrounding the effective date for enforcement, with a promise to delay any…
The Trump Administration’s recent AI pronouncements decry “ideological bias or engineered social agendas” as antithetical to continued American AI leadership. Executive Order 14179, repealing prior Biden Administration Executive Order 14110 on AI safety, reflects that theme and so does…
In 2024, financial sector regulators prioritized cybersecurity issues impacting financial institutions and the public. Key U.S. federal agencies—including the Securities and Exchange Commission, Federal Trade Commission, and the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau—have been joined by state regulators such as the…
On January 22, 2025, the New York State Assembly and Senate rapidly passed the wide-ranging New York Health Information Privacy Act. If not vetoed by Governor Kathy Hochul, NY HIPA would be the fourth enacted state consumer health data…