Tag: law
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Bankers Association’s Attack on Cybersecurity Transparency
Tags: attack, awareness, banking, breach, ciso, control, cybersecurity, data, extortion, finance, group, incident response, infrastructure, insurance, law, malicious, ransomware, riskA coalition of banking industry associations, including SIFA, the American Bankers Association (ABA), Bank Policy Institute (BPI), and several other lobbying groups have made a disgraceful appeal to the SEC to eliminate the rule requiring public disclosure of material cybersecurity incidents within four days of detection. This rule was established to ensure shareholders are properly…
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Many data brokers aren’t registering across state lines, privacy groups say
An analysis of four states with data broker registry laws found that hundreds of brokers are registered as such in one state but not in others. First seen on cyberscoop.com Jump to article: cyberscoop.com/many-data-brokers-arent-registering-across-state-lines-privacy-groups-say/
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Short-term extension of expiring cyber information-sharing law could be on the table
Time is running short for Congress to renew the 2015 Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act. First seen on cyberscoop.com Jump to article: cyberscoop.com/cisa-2015-bill-extension-2025/
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Africa Sees Surge in Cybercrime as Law Enforcement Struggles
Cybercrime accounts for more than 30% of all reported crime in East Africa and West Africa, with online scams, ransomware, business email compromise, and digital sextortion taking off. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/cyber-risk/africa-surge-cybercrime-law-enforcement-struggles
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AI Moratorium Stays in US Senate Budget Reconciliation Bill
10-Year Freeze on AI State Laws Remains in Senate Bill Despite Fierce Pushback. A decade-long federal ban on state AI regulations remains in the Senate’s version of Trump’s sweeping legislative bill, drawing sharp bipartisan criticism for sidelining state oversight and granting tech giants a reprieve amid growing calls for stronger AI governance. First seen on…
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Key Cyber Law’s Lapse Could Mute Threat Sharing Nationwide
Congress Faces Pressure to Modernize Cyber Definitions, Safeguards Before Deadline. With the Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act of 2015 set to expire this fall, lawmakers face mounting pressure to update its liability protections and outdated definitions, as experts warn that failure to modernize could undermine public-private threat sharing and weaken national cyber defenses. First seen on…
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UK Data Bill Signals Evolution in AI and Privacy Rules
Attorney Edward Machin on How the New Law Affects Data Use and Risk. The U.K.’s new data bill updates rules on AI, cookies and automated decisions while keeping EU data-sharing intact. Edward Machin of Ropes & Gray calls it evolution, not revolution and says the lighter-touch approach still carries serious long-term consequences. First seen on…
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Court Ditches HIPAA Reproductive Health Info Privacy Rule
Ruling: HHS Has No Authority to Distinguish Different Types of PHI for Restrictions. A Texas federal court has vacated 2024 changes to the HIPAA Privacy Rule made by the Biden administration to shield reproductive healthcare information from law enforcement. The court’s ruling could potentially make it easier for state investigators to obtain information about abortions…
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Judge overturns Biden-era HHS rule on HIPAA protections for those seeking reproductive care
A federal judge ruled against a Biden administration privacy rule intended to address worries that patients visiting abortion clinics could have their records seized by law enforcement even if their procedure was legal in the state where it took place. First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/judge-overtuns-biden-era-hhs-rule-hipaa-reproductive-care
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UK data reforms become law
UK passes wide-ranging data protection reforms to ‘simplify’ organisations’ sharing and processing of data, but questions remain whether changes will be accepted by European Commission when renewing UK data adequacy First seen on computerweekly.com Jump to article: www.computerweekly.com/news/366626126/UK-data-reforms-become-law
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UK Passes Data Use and Access Regulation Bill
Government Says Bill Will ‘Pump 10 Billion Pounds’ Into Economy. The U.K. government passed the Data Use and Access Bill that will introduce a host of privacy changes intended at making data processing more lenient with a motive to promote economic growth. Whether the EU will continue to find British law adequate is an open…
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UK Passes Data Access and Use Regulation Bill
Government Says Bill Will ‘Pump 10 Billion Pounds’ Into Economy. The UK government passed the Data Use and Access Bill that will introduce a host of privacy changes intended at making data processing more lenient with a motive to promote economic growth. Whether the EU will continue to find British law adequate enough is an…
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US States with Notable Consumer Data Privacy Laws
Privacy issues have garnered significant attention from the state despite not typically being at the forefront of discussions regarding data regulation. The states included in the article are not in any specific sequence. Kentucky Steps Up Early Sectors like entertainment and online platforms in Kentucky take data protection seriously. For example, popular iGaming services that…
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Trump administration set to waive TikTok selldie deadline for a third time
Tags: lawQuick reminder: The law that banned the app is called ‘Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act’ First seen on theregister.com Jump to article: www.theregister.com/2025/06/18/trump_extends_tiktok_reprieve_again/
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Federal cyber insurance backstop should be tied to expiring terrorism insurance law, report recommends
Congress should use renewal of an expiring terrorism insurance program to create a federal backstop for cybersecurity insurance, according to a report out Tuesday that tries to thread many difficult needles to bolster an industry that its author says isn’t developing fast enough. In an ideal world, cybersecurity insurance can be a valuable tool to…
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Law enforcement operation shut down dark web drug marketplace Archetyp Market
Europol shut down Archetyp Market, a major dark web drug marketplace, in a global operation with arrests and takedowns. An international law enforcement operation led by Europol dismantled Archetyp Market, the most enduring dark web marketplace. The marketplace enabled the anonymous trade of illicit drugs, including cocaine, MDMA, amphetamines, and synthetic opioids. Between June 11…
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Cybercrime crackdown disrupts malware, infostealers, marketplaces across the globe
A burst of global law enforcement actions during the past few weeks marked by a flurry of successful takedowns gives cybercrime experts a jolt of hope. First seen on cyberscoop.com Jump to article: cyberscoop.com/cybercrime-crackdown-operation-endgame-operation-secure/
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Archetyp Market Shut Down in Europe-wide Law Enforcement Operation
Operation DEEP Sentinel has shut down Archetyp Market, the longest-running dark web drug marketplace First seen on infosecurity-magazine.com Jump to article: www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/archetyp-market-shut-europe/
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Archetyp Dark Web Market Seized, Admin Arrested in Spain
European law enforcement agencies have dismantled Archetyp Market, a long-running dark web platform used primarily for drug sales,… First seen on hackread.com Jump to article: hackread.com/archetyp-dark-web-market-seized-admin-arrested-spain/
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Police dismantle Archetyp dark web drug market, arrest administrator
A multinational law enforcement operation targeted the leaders and infrastructure Archetyp Market, known for illegal drug sales on the dark web. First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/archetyp-market-dark-web-takedown-europol
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Police shut down long-running dark web drug market
Law enforcement authorities across Europe have dismantled Archetyp Market, the most enduring dark web drug market, following a large-scale operation involving six countries, … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2025/06/16/archetyp-drug-market-shut-down/
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Operation Deep Sentinel: Authorities Shut Down Darknet Market Archetyp
In a major international law enforcement operation dubbed >>Operation Deep Sentinel,>Archetyp Market,
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Police seizes Archetyp Market drug marketplace, arrests admin
Law enforcement authorities from six countries took down the Archetyp Market, an infamous darknet drug marketplace that has been operating since May 2020. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/police-seizes-archetyp-market-drug-marketplace-arrests-admin/
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Apple encryption row: Does law enforcement need to use Technical Capability Notices?
History shows that law enforcement can bring successful prosecutions without the need for the Home Office to introduce ‘backdoors’ into end-to-end encryption First seen on computerweekly.com Jump to article: www.computerweekly.com/news/366625826/Apple-encryption-row-Does-law-enforcement-need-to-use-Technical-Capability-Notices
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WhatsApp Backs Apple Over Encryption Fight With UK
WhatsApp CEO Says UK Request Sets Dangerous Precedent. Instant messaging app WhatsApp is seeking to join Apple’s legal battle with the U.K. government over end-to-end encryption. Apple is challenging a Home Office order requiring the device maker to provide law enforcement with unencrypted copies of customer data. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to article: www.govinfosecurity.com/whatsapp-backs-apple-over-encryption-fight-uk-a-28685
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LevelBlue Buys Aon Cyber Unit for Global IR, Litigation Help
300-Person Acquisition Expands Managed Services, Adds Legal and Forensics Expertise. The acquisition of Aon’s 300-person cyber unit enhances LevelBlue’s incident response and managed security services. It brings legal experience, global coverage and new law firm partnerships to strengthen its channel strategy and customer support, said CEO Bob McCullen. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to article:…
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How to Protest Safely in the Age of Surveillance
Law enforcement has more tools than ever to track your movements and access your communications. Here’s how to protect your privacy if you plan to protest. First seen on wired.com Jump to article: www.wired.com/story/how-to-protest-safely-surveillance-digital-privacy/