UK to Consider Ransomware Legislation

The UK’s Home Office is seeking input regarding new legislation to address the growing threat of ransomware attacks. The legislation aims to reduce the payouts, improve counterintelligence, and increase awareness.

The consultation includes three proposed options: an outright ban on ransomware payments for public sector bodies and critical national infrastructure operators, a policy requiring ransomware victims to report their intention ...

Trump Rescinds Biden’s Executive Order on AI Safeguards

President Trump has revoked the first executive order AI in the United States, issued by Trump’s predecessor, President Biden, in October 2023. The revoked order was considered groundbreaking, as it provided pioneering government policy.

The now-defunct provisions of the order outlined guidance on responsible safety and security standards for Artificial Intelligence (AI) development and use, addressed its impact on civil ...

U.S. Agencies Propose New Cybersecurity Guidelines and Rules

As the landscape of cyber threats continues to evolve, federal agencies are actively updating regulations to protect sensitive information better. The U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) recently published new guidelines for businesses, recommending security practices in software, data management, and consumer product design. Meanwhile, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) published a draft of updates to HIPAA’s ...

European Privacy Regulators Issue Guidance on Pseudonymization of Personal Data

The European Data Protection Board (EDPB) has issued new guidelines on the pseudonymization of personal data, emphasizing how it differs from anonymization, yet is still a valuable tool for data controllers to meet their GDPR obligations. According to the guidelines, pseudonymization is the processing of personal data in such a manner that it can no longer be attributed to a ...

New European Regulation - The Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA)

The Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) became effective on January 17, 2025, significantly impacting any supplier of technology to the financial sector in the European Union (EU), regardless of their location.

This EU regulation represents a major shift aimed at ensuring that financial institutions are resilient to operational disruptions, particularly those stemming from ICT (Information and Communication Technology) vulnerabilities. DORA ...

U.S. Judicial Policy Regarding Use of AI in Court Proceedings

U.S. courts are increasingly grappling with the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in legal proceedings, as evidenced by recent cases and policy updates. While several courts tossed out expert testimony that turned out to include AI hallucinations, the Illinois Supreme Court issued a pioneering policy document, permitting the use of AI in court proceedings if it adheres to ethical and ...

U.S. Federal Court Tosses Out Net-Neutrality Rules

A U.S. Federal Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit has struck down the Net Neutrality rules that the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) re-established approximately nine months earlier.

Net Neutrality rules are intended to ensure that internet access providers treat all internet traffic equally, without restrictions or interference. These rules prohibit practices such as limiting bandwidth for sites that use ...

Israeli Court Outlines How AI-Generated Documents Should Be Introduced

In a unique decision, the Haifa Magistrate Court in Israel ruled that documents generated by artificial intelligence (AI) may be misleading and could compromise the independent judgment of a court-appointed expert. While the decision is not a binding precedent, it signals Israeli courts’ possible skepticism towards AI-generated evidence, particularly where impartiality is mandated.

The legal dilemma arose in an ordinary ...