Earlier this year, the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) issued an update to its Cybersecurity Framework (CSF) with the release of version 2.0, the first update since April 2018 (version 1.1). While the core components of CSF remain, there are two thematic changes: CSF 2.0 (1) no longer applies just to critical infrastructure organizations, but rather explicitly aims to assist all organizations in managing and reducing risks across industries and sectors, regardless of their … [Read more] about NIST Cybersecurity Framework 2.0 Prioritizes Governance and Flexibility
CISA Posts Notice of Proposed Rulemaking Under CIRCIA
On March 27, 2024, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) published a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) implementing the Cyber Incident Reporting for Critical Infrastructure Act (CIRCIA). For additional background on CIRCIA, … [Read more] about CISA Posts Notice of Proposed Rulemaking Under CIRCIA
FTC Denies an Application to Add a New Verifiable Parental Consent Mechanism Under COPPA Rule Without Prejudice
On March 29, 2024, the Federal Trade Commission (the “FTC”) published a unanimous decision to deny an application by the Entertainment Software Rating Board, Yoti, and SuperAwesome (collectively, the “Applicants”) to add a new verifiable parental … [Read more] about FTC Denies an Application to Add a New Verifiable Parental Consent Mechanism Under COPPA Rule Without Prejudice
China Releases Updated Regulations on Permits Needed for Transferring Data out of China
On March 22, 2024, the Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC) published the Regulations on Promoting and Regulating Cross-border Data Flow (the “Regulations”), effective immediately. The Regulations supplement China data protection laws (the … [Read more] about China Releases Updated Regulations on Permits Needed for Transferring Data out of China
More Guidance from HHS on Online Tracking Technologies but Questions Remain
Health and Human Services (“HHS”) released updated guidance yesterday on the use of online tracking technologies (like cookies, pixels, software development kits (SDKs), etc.) by HIPAA Covered Entities (the “Updated Guidance”). The Updated … [Read more] about More Guidance from HHS on Online Tracking Technologies but Questions Remain