The Health Records and Information Privacy Act 2002 (HRIPA) is a comprehensive legislation established to protect the privacy and security of health information in New South Wales (NSW), Australia. This legislative framework shares many similarities with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) Privacy Rule in the United States in their goals to ensure data privacy, security, and handling of health information in the healthcare sector.

The SEC’s new ‘Cybersecurity Risk Management, Strategy, Governance, and Incident Disclosure’ rule (issued on July 26, 2023) has public companies, notably smaller companies, worrying about having enough cybersecurity expertise to run a security program consistent with SEC requirements.

The SEC cybersecurity disclosure rules have put a spotlight on the issue of cybersecurity within organizations. The core of the rules and related guidance can be found in the article “Assess Your Readiness Now for the SEC Cybersecurity Disclosure Rules.“ The SEC cybersecurity disclosure rules should help build momentum around the importance of governance and risk management, relevant expertise, and timely incident disclosure that are fundamental to cybersecurity programs.

The European Union (EU) Artificial Intelligence Act is a key landmark legislation that represents one of the first laws to go into effect regarding the application and use of artificial intelligence (AI) technology. This historic regulatory framework was created to govern the use, development, and deployment of AI systems within the EU and establish an operational cyber framework for businesses.

When we think of “property,” the first thing that comes to our mind might be tangible objects—items we’ve purchased, like cars and homes, or entitlements we’ve procured, like land, titles, or even honorifics. However, there is another type of property that includes intangible ownership, creations of the mind, and various assets of a nonphysical nature.

As the primary financial services regulator of the Cayman Islands, the Cayman Islands Monetary Authority (CIMA) is responsible for managing and protecting the assets of all Cayman Islands banks, which includes its cybersecurity and risk management strategies. CIMA does this mainly through the Rule and Statement of Guidance – Cybersecurity for Regulated Entities, which establishes regulatory laws and guidelines to safeguard the security posture of its regulated entities.

‘EU Dora’ is the answer from the European Commission to the rising tide of cyber risks facing financial institutions with resilient ICTs. It introduces mandatory measures for organisations to strengthen their digital operational resilience.

The online platform industry is growing exponentially as more organizations and individuals turn to digital resources for everyday needs. In 2022, the European Union introduced the Digital Markets Act (DMA), a groundbreaking piece of legislation to curb monopolistic practices of major online platforms while promoting fair competition across the highly saturated European market.

Is your business unknowingly at risk? The stakes are high when it comes to how businesses handle personal data. A staggering 90% of people have made it clear: they won’t support companies who don’t prioritize data privacy and protection. This is no small concern – tech giants like Facebook and Google have fueled a global debate on privacy, often finding themselves in legal trouble after mishandling user data.

‍ ‍No organization, no matter the industry, is exempt from suffering from a cyber attack. The European Union formally recognized this modern-day reality in late 2022 when it published Directive (EU) 2016/1148, more commonly known as the NIS 2 Directive. As an updated version of the original directive enacted in 2016, this newer, sweeping cybersecurity regulation expanded its original scope to encompass even more business sectors.