On February 9, 2026, the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) sent letters to thirteen data brokers reminding them of their obligations to comply with the Protecting Americans’ Data from Foreign Adversaries Act of 2024 (“PADFAA”). We previously wrote an article and Peter Swire published a white paper at the Cross-Border Data Forum (“CBDF”) describing PADFAA in […]
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UK’s National Cyber Security Centre Releases 2025 Annual Review
The United Kingdom’s National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) has released its Annual Review for 2025. As in 2024, the report covers the UK’s cyber security position as well as the country’s readiness to deal with those threats. A copy of NCSC’s report is available here. The Annual Review states that “it is time to act”. […]
United States, International Coalition Issue Joint Warning of Increasing PRC Backed Threat Activity
On August 27, 2025, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), in coordination with the National Security Agency (NSA), the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), and the United States Department of Defense Cyber Crime Center (DC3) issued a joint advisory (Advisory) highlighting increased cyber threat activity linked to People’s Republic of China (PRC) affiliated threat […]
Are You Ready For The Department Of Justice’s Bulk Data Transfer Rule?
On July 8, 2025, the Department of Justice (“DOJ”) is set to lift its self-imposed pause on enforcing certain violations of its Rule Preventing Access to US Sensitive Personal Data and Government-Related Data by Countries of Concern or Covered Persons (the “Bulk Data Rule” or “DOJ Rule”), 28 CFR Part 202. The Bulk Data Rule, […]
FCC Announces New National Security Unit Focusing on State-Sponsored Cyber Threats
On March 13, 2025, the Federal Communications Commission’s (“FCC”) Chairman Brendan Carr announced the creation of a Council on National Security (the “Council”) with Adam Chan serving as the Director. This new Council will be comprised of eight Bureaus and Offices within the FCC and will “leverage the full range of the Commission’s regulatory, investigatory, […]