Participating in a panel at the “SEC Speaks” event on February 19, Deputy Director of the SEC’s Enforcement Division Stephanie Avakian expressed that the Commission continues to focus on cybersecurity as a top priority in 2016. Avakian discussed … [Read more] about SEC Continues to Focus on Cyber-related Disclosures
DHS Establishes Information Sharing Capability and Process Required under CISA; Issues Multi-Agency Information Sharing Guidance
The Department of Homeland Security (“DHS”) has posted four documents on the US Computer Emergency Readiness Team (US-CERT) website to satisfy several requirements set forth in the Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act of 2015 (“CISA”). Details on … [Read more] about DHS Establishes Information Sharing Capability and Process Required under CISA; Issues Multi-Agency Information Sharing Guidance
President Obama Announces Cybersecurity National Action Plan
On February 9, 2016, President Barack Obama unveiled his new Cybersecurity National Action Plan (CNAP), a comprehensive approach to confront cybersecurity challenges. As articulated in the CNAP Fact Sheet released by the White House, CNAP takes … [Read more] about President Obama Announces Cybersecurity National Action Plan
Managing the E.U. Data Transfer Landscape
On January 28, Alston & Bird presented “Practical and Strategic Considerations in Today’s EU Data Transfer Landscape.” The panel addressed new laws and breaking events in European Union data privacy. The panel reviewed the status of talks … [Read more] about Managing the E.U. Data Transfer Landscape
Article 29 Working Party announces its 2016 Action Plan for GDPR Preparedness
During a press conference held on February 3, 2016, the President of the Article 29 Working Party (“Working Party”) discussed the Working Party’s 2016 action plan concerning the new General Data Protection Regulation (“GDPR”). The action plan lays … [Read more] about Article 29 Working Party announces its 2016 Action Plan for GDPR Preparedness