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Alston & Bird Publishes 10 Key Takeaways from the New Standard Contractual Clauses

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As highlighted by this blog on Friday, the European Commission has published long-awaited Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs).  These represent the first updates to the SCCs in over a decade, with the last updates having been made in 2010. Alston … [Read more] about Alston & Bird Publishes 10 Key Takeaways from the New Standard Contractual Clauses

European Commission Publishes Long-Awaited New Standard Contractual Clauses

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Today, the European Commission published finalized versions of new Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs).  The Commission has published two sets of clauses: A set of SCCs to be used in controller-to-processor situations in conjunction with Art. 28 … [Read more] about European Commission Publishes Long-Awaited New Standard Contractual Clauses

The Supreme Court Narrows The Scope of The Computer Fraud and Abuse Act

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Today, the Supreme Court issued a long-awaited decision in Van Buren v. United States interpreting the meaning of “exceeds authorized access” under the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act (“CFAA”).  The 6-3 majority, led by Justice Barrett and joined by … [Read more] about The Supreme Court Narrows The Scope of The Computer Fraud and Abuse Act

New York and Illinois Regulators Recommend Third Party Cybersecurity Review For Specific Vulnerabilities

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This month, the Illinois Department of Insurance issued guidance to insurers recommending assessments in response to a Microsoft Exchange vulnerability, detailed in the guidance.  In the Bulletin dated May 5, the Department encourages regulated … [Read more] about New York and Illinois Regulators Recommend Third Party Cybersecurity Review For Specific Vulnerabilities

Executive Order Details Cybersecurity Changes For Public And Private Sector

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In a lengthy Executive Order issued on May 12, 2021 (the “Order”), the Biden Administration has taken steps “to make bold changes and significant investments” in both public and private sector cybersecurity “in order to defend the vital institutions … [Read more] about Executive Order Details Cybersecurity Changes For Public And Private Sector