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The Knesset Enacts a Comprehensive Amendment to the Privacy Protection Law

Today, the Knesset voted to approve the enactment of Amendment No. 13 to the Privacy Protection Law. The amendment (previously known as amendment no. 14), which will come into effect one year after its forthcoming publication in the official gazette, includes a series of comprehensive changes to Israel's outdated privacy law. This is the most comprehensive amendment to the law ...

Federal Judge Dismisses SEC Claims Against SolarWinds in “Sunburst” Cyberattack

In a 107-page decision, a Manhattan U.S. District Judge dismissed most claims against SolarWinds and its Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) in a Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) lawsuit. The lawsuit alleged that SolarWinds misled investors about the security of its Orion software, which was exploited by Russian hackers in a major cyberattack known as “Sunburst.” This attack targeted thousands ...

EU AI Act Applies from August 1st, with Phased Enforcement through 2027

On July 12, 2024, the European Union’s Artificial Intelligence Act, Regulation (EU) 2024/1689 (“EU AI Act”), was published in the EU Official Journal. The EU AI Act formally applies across all 27 EU Member States on August 1, 2024. Yet its enforcement will be phased, with the majority of its provisions becoming fully binding on August 2, 2026.

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Who Will Cover the Damages of the Largest Computer Failure in History?

The damage from the largest computing failure in history – the failure of CrowdStrike's security software update that paralyzed healthcare institutions, banks, airlines, and about 8.5 million computers worldwide over the last weekend – is estimated to exceed one billion dollars. This estimate by Anderson Economic Group includes the direct damage caused to CrowdStrike customers due to the shutdown of ...

Israel Enacts Laws Granting Posthumous Access to Digital Content

The Knesset (the Israeli parliament) has approved the enactment of the Posthumous Access to Digital Content Bill, 2024. This law allows users of digital services to designate “family members or other close individuals” to access their digital content accounts after their death.

The legislation allows individuals to decide how their personal digital content will be managed posthumously or if they ...

Biden Administration Releases Cybersecurity Priorities for 2026 Budget

The White House’s Office of Management and Budget (OMB) and the Office of the National Cyber Director (ONCD) have released a memorandum titled “Administration Cybersecurity Priorities for the FY 2026 Budget.” This memo provides a comprehensive roadmap for federal agencies and offers crucial guidance for developing their fiscal year 2026 budget submissions in line with the National Cybersecurity Strategy.

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