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EU Privacy Regulators Weigh in on the Proposed EU Biotech Act: Key Takeaways for Life Sciences Companies

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On March 10, 2026, the European Data Protection Board (EDPB) and the European Data Protection Supervisor (EDPS) issued a joint opinion on the European Commission’s proposed EU Biotech Act - a forthcoming legislative framework expected to materially affect how clinical trials are designed, conducted, and governed in the EU. The proposal, introduced in December 2025, would amend key EU life sciences legislation, including the EU Clinical Trials Regulation (CTR), and introduce new requirements … [Read more] about EU Privacy Regulators Weigh in on the Proposed EU Biotech Act: Key Takeaways for Life Sciences Companies

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 … [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