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The response in September 2023 by the Australian government outlined reforms to the existing Privacy Act 1988 from the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC). These reforms aim to bring Australian privacy laws up to date with the digital age and give citizens more control over their personal information which may affect your businesses starting in 2024.

The 2020 EU Cybersecurity Strategy, published by the European Commission and the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, aimed to establish safeguards against security risks arising from increased digital connectivity. As part of the strategy, the strategy included updates to Directive (EU) 2022/2555 on measures for a high common level of cybersecurity across the Union (NIS2).

If your company has ever worked with businesses in European Union countries, you probably had to follow the EU’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). This rule, which started on May 25, 2018, gives customers more control over their data and makes data collection and use more transparent. A big part of the GDPR is protecting people’s privacy and data from unauthorized access. To do this, companies need a strong password policy.

In 2022, the EU’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the most powerful data privacy law in a generation, was used to fine a nosy neighbor.

If you think data privacy law is a minefield, you’re not alone. At our last count, there were 120 jurisdictions around the globe, each with their own data privacy legislation. Each set of legislation is as complex and intricate as the next. How are you supposed to tame this multi-headed monster? How on earth did we end up here? Let’s look at the current state of global data protection legislation, where it’s headed and what you can do about it.

The Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) is a new cybersecurity regulation that aims to ensure the security of “products with digital elements” (PDEs) sold in the EU market.

EO 14028 is bringing a lot of new security documentation requirements with it. Here's how SCA can help with creating that documentation.

The growth of Internet of Things (IoT) devices is reshaping our digital landscape. From smart thermostats to industrial sensors to IP cameras to smart toilets, these devices drive efficiency through innovation. But they aren’t secure by nature. A new UK law aims to make IoT products much more secure. On April 29, the UK’s Product Security and Telecommunications Infrastructure (PSTI) Act became official and is now enforcing compliance across IoT assets.

On March 13, 2024, the European Parliament marked a significant milestone by adopting the Artificial Intelligence Act (AI Act), setting a precedent with the world’s first extensive horizontal legal regulation dedicated to AI.