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Challenge to Utah’s App Store Accountability Act Voluntarily Dismissed Following Statutory Amendments

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On April 21, 2026, the Computer & Communications Industry Association (trade association) voluntarily dismissed its constitutional challenge to the Utah App Store Accountability Act (ASAA). The dismissal follows statutory amendments enacted earlier this year that removed the Utah Attorney General’s (AG) authority to enforce the law. This sequence of events underscores the increasingly complex and rapidly developing nature of minors’ online safety regulations. Utah ASAA Background Utah was … [Read more] about Challenge to Utah’s App Store Accountability Act Voluntarily Dismissed Following Statutory Amendments

The World Data Organization: A New Player in Global Data Governance – What Businesses Need to Know

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On March 30, 2026, the World Data Organization (WDO) was officially launched in Beijing. The WDO describes itself as a non-governmental, non-profit organization headquartered in Beijing, with a stated mission of “bridging the data divide, unlocking … [Read more] about The World Data Organization: A New Player in Global Data Governance – What Businesses Need to Know

Secure Connectivity for Operational Technology—UK NCSC Publishes New Guidance

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The UK National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) published guidance to help organisations design, secure, and manage Operational Technology (OT) environments. It sets out eight core principles to improve resilience, reduce exposure, and support secure … [Read more] about Secure Connectivity for Operational Technology—UK NCSC Publishes New Guidance

Britain’s Financial Regulators Raise the Bar on Cyber Reporting and Resilience

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Cyber risk has shifted from a technical issue to a systemic one and Britain’s financial regulators are making that reality unmistakably clear. On March 18, 2026, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA), and Bank … [Read more] about Britain’s Financial Regulators Raise the Bar on Cyber Reporting and Resilience

New York AI Disclosure Bill Passes State Legislature

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New York state Assembly Bill A3411B (“the Bill”) passed its third reading in the senate on March 9, 2026, sending it through the legislature and preparing it for delivery to Governor Kathy Hochul. If enacted, the Bill will require owners, licensees, … [Read more] about New York AI Disclosure Bill Passes State Legislature