Pakistan falls among the developing countries that have recently experienced the fast-growing application of information and communication technologies, particularly the internet. According to Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) data, the country’s internet penetration rate stands at 52.60 percent as of April 2022. Internet usage saw a surge following the accelerated shift […]
Cybersecurity
Tech trade group comes out against Indian cybersecurity law over reporting mandate
A technology trade group that represents Apple, Google, Microsoft and other tech giants has come out against a new directive from the Indian government mandating companies report cybersecurity incidents to CERT-IN within six hours of an incident. On April 28, the Indian government updated section 70B of the Information Technology […]
NIS2: Experts share their views on the EU’s upcoming cybersecurity directive
More organizations face incident reporting requirements under revised rules Criminal hackers, nation states, and other malicious actors are constantly changing their targets and methods. Legislation, though, often takes years to draft, putting law enforcement on the back foot when it comes to keeping pace with emerging cybersecurity threats. The European […]
China will Tighten Cybersecurity in Securities and Futures Industry
BACKGROUND The CSRC released its interim measures on safeguarding information security as early as 2005, which were later replaced by the currently effective version in 2012. At that time, there were very few laws or regulations on cybersecurity or data protection in China. Since 2016, a series of important laws […]
Demian Ahn Joins Wilson Sonsini’s Privacy and Cybersecurity Practice
Ahn Joins Wilson Sonsini’s Washington, D.C., Office After Serving as A Leading Federal Cybercrime Prosecutor Contact:Kelsey DellovoBaretz+Brunelle339.223.0961 [email protected] PALO ALTO, CA (May 24, 2022) – Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati, the premier provider of legal services to technology, life sciences, and growth enterprises worldwide, announced today that Demian Ahn has joined […]
Ice Miller Cybersecurity Law Snapshot: Settlement in Cybersecurity-Related False Claims Act Case, Europe Releases Hardened Directives, and CISA Warns of Looming Cyberattacks
Aerojet Offers Insight into the Financial and Legal Risks of Cybersecurity in DFARS On April 26, Aerojet Rocketdyne settled the first-of-its-kind cybersecurity-focused False Claims Act (FCA) case for $9 million dollars, in addition to other undisclosed payments. As we mentioned in a previous Cybersecurity Law Snapshot, United States ex rel. […]
Puerto Rico in Dire Need of a Cybersecurity Protocol | Business
Pull Quote “All citizens have a digital life to protect, and government must be the shield to protect its citizens’ information.” Jesús Manuel Ortiz, Representative A month after hackers seized the AutoExpreso toll system, the only thing clear about the whole affair is Puerto Rico’s need for a cybersecurity protocol […]
U.S. Senate Unanimously Passes Cybersecurity Legislation
Related Practices & Jurisdictions On March 2, 2022, the Senate unanimously passed the Strengthening American Cybersecurity Act of 2022 (“SACA” or the “Bill”). The Bill is now with the House of Representatives for a vote and, if passed, will be sent to President Biden’s desk for signature. Introduced by Senators Rob Portman […]
New Cybersecurity Law Will Require Cyber-Incident Reporting for Critical Infrastructure | Alston & Bird
In the wake of widespread ransomware attacks, the newly enacted Strengthening American Cybersecurity Act will require “covered entities” to report data breaches to federal regulators. Our Privacy, Cyber & Data Strategy Team answers pressing questions about the new law. What companies and industries are covered? What types of cyber-incidents must […]
China’s Cybersecurity Law Cross-Border Transfer of Information
China’s Cybersecurity Law (the “Cybersecurity Law”) took effect on June 1, 2017. The Cybersecurity Law consists of 79 articles in total. According to Article 2 thereof, the Cybersecurity Law would apply to the construction, operation, maintenance and use of cyberspace within the territory of China, as well as to the […]