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A New U.S. Cyber Strategy: President Trump’s Cyber Strategy for America

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A newly released U.S. government cyber strategy (available here) outlines a more assertive and coordinated national posture toward cybersecurity. The strategy acknowledges that cyberspace is central to economic security, national defense, and everyday life. In doing so, it warns that cyber threats now affect everything from critical infrastructure to small businesses and individuals. These cyber threats are no longer viewed as isolated technical incidents. Instead, they are treated as persistent … [Read more] about A New U.S. Cyber Strategy: President Trump’s Cyber Strategy for America

U.S. Senator Marsha Blackburn Proposes National AI Legislative Framework

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On March 18, 2026, U.S. Senator Marsha Blackburn issued an artificial intelligence (“AI”) legislative framework discussion draft (“AI Discussion Draft”) titled the “Trump America AI Act.” According to Senator Blackburn, this intends to codify … [Read more] about U.S. Senator Marsha Blackburn Proposes National AI Legislative Framework

EU Moves Toward a Single Entry Point for Security Incident Reporting

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On March 17, 2026, the European Parliament published a briefing signalling continued momentum toward the creation of an EU‑wide Single Entry Point (SEP) for security incident reporting. The initiative is part of the European Commission’s proposed … [Read more] about EU Moves Toward a Single Entry Point for Security Incident Reporting

Ninth Circuit Partially Lifts Injunction Against California Age-Appropriate Design Code Act

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On March 12, 2026, the United Sates Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit (Ninth Circuit) partially vacated the preliminary injunction by the United States District Court for the Northern District of California (district court) that had blocked the … [Read more] about Ninth Circuit Partially Lifts Injunction Against California Age-Appropriate Design Code Act

CalPrivacy Seeks Input on Reducing Friction in Privacy Rights Experience and Challenges with Opt-Out Preference Signals

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On March 6, 2026, the California Privacy Protection Agency (CalPrivacy) published an Invitation for Preliminary Comments seeking public input on whether regulatory changes are needed in two related areas under the California Consumer Privacy Act … [Read more] about CalPrivacy Seeks Input on Reducing Friction in Privacy Rights Experience and Challenges with Opt-Out Preference Signals