The German data protection supervisory authorities have released their take on international data transfers in medical research.
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Preparing for a CMMC Audit: The System Security Plan
In September, DoD finalized the CMMC Program, along with the accompanying contract clauses, with an effective date of Nov. 10, 2025.
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Recapping CMMC Level 3: Considerations for Government Contractors
On Sept. 10, 2025, the Department Defense (DoD) issued a final rule amending the Defense Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to implement the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) program for government contractors.
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Recapping CMMC Level 2: Considerations for Government Contractors
Starting Nov. 10, 2025, contractors and subcontractors handling controlled unclassified information (CUI) may be required to have a current CMMC Level 2 self-assessment for new contracts and option exercises involving CUI.
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Recapping CMMC Level 1: Considerations for Government Contractors
On Sept. 10, 2025, the Department Defense (DoD) issued a final rule amending the Defense Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to implement the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) program for government contractors. This final rule established a November 10, 2025 go-live date for the start of phase 1 of CMMC. As we covered in our prior
Software Bill of Materials Guidance for Government Contractors
In June 2025, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) issued draft updated guidance for public comment on the Minimum Elements for a Software Bill of Materials (SBOM), which the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) first published in 2021 for federal agencies in response to Executive Order 14028 on Improving the Nation’s Cybersecurity.
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Incoming Deadlines and Requirements for DOJ’s Data Security Program on Oct. 6, 2025
Cybersecurity month starts with a critical compliance date for the Department of Justice (DOJ)’s Data Security Program (DSP). Starting on Oct. 6, any U.S. person or company handling Americans’ bulk sensitive or personal data or U.S. government-related data must implement a written data compliance program that lays out specified due diligence, audit, reporting, and recordkeeping processes for covered data transactions.
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Revised and New CCPA Regulations Set to Take Effect on Jan. 1, 2026 – Summary of Near-Term Action Items
On Sept. 23, 2025, the California Privacy Protection Agency (CPPA) announced that the state’s Office of Administrative Law (OAL) had formally approved the CPPA’s wide-ranging package of revised and new California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) regulations.
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Cloud Switching Under the EU Data Act: Implications for IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS Providers
The EU Data Act (Regulation (EU) 2023/2854) introduces a comprehensive framework to enhance data portability and reduce vendor lock-in across the EU digital economy. One impactful component is the cloud switching regime (Chapter VI), which establishes broad obligations to facilitate switching between “data processing services.” For providers of cloud-based services (such as Infrastructure
Colorado Delays Comprehensive AI Law With Further Changes Anticipated
The effective date for Colorado’s groundbreaking Artificial Intelligence Act has been pushed back by five months, now set for June 30, 2026. Gov. Jared Polis signed amendments after extensive debate in a special legislative session, giving lawmakers more time to address substantive concerns. With continued disagreement among stakeholders, it remains uncertain if further changes will be made before the new deadline.
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