As a result of the rise in digital assets, President Biden signed an Executive Order on March 9, 2022 ordering a review of the nation’s approach to cryptocurrency. The Executive Order on Ensuring Responsible Development of Digital Assets (the … [Read more] about President Biden Issues Executive Order Directing Coordinated Federal Approach to Digital Assets
Colorado Attorney General’s Office Issues Notice of Invitation for Informal Input on CPA Rulemaking
On March 7, 2022, the Colorado Attorney General’s Office issued to the public an invitation to submit initial input on the Colorado Privacy Act (“CPA”) and future rulemaking. The Attorney General’s Office is accepting informal comments on any area on … [Read more] about Colorado Attorney General’s Office Issues Notice of Invitation for Informal Input on CPA Rulemaking
Senate Passes Significant Cyber Bill Requiring Cyber Incident Reporting
The Strengthening American Cybersecurity Act of 2022, a bill that narrowly failed to become law last year, was passed in the Senate on Tuesday, March 1 as a package of cybersecurity measures that would require operators of critical infrastructure and … [Read more] about Senate Passes Significant Cyber Bill Requiring Cyber Incident Reporting
US, UK, and Australia Issue Joint Cybersecurity Advisory on Ransomware Threat to Critical Infrastructure
On February 9, 2022 the United States, United Kingdom, and Australia issued a joint Cybersecurity Advisory on the “Increased Globalized Threat of Ransomware” against critical infrastructure sectors (“Advisory”). The Advisory lists trends in … [Read more] about US, UK, and Australia Issue Joint Cybersecurity Advisory on Ransomware Threat to Critical Infrastructure
CPPA Expected Not to Meet CPRA Rulemaking Deadline
At a board meeting held by the California Privacy Protection Agency (CPPA) on February 17, 2022, Executive Director Ashkan Soltani announced that the CPPA does not expect to meet the July 1, 2022, statutory deadline for adopting final regulations … [Read more] about CPPA Expected Not to Meet CPRA Rulemaking Deadline