First things first, if you would like to receive my Technology Policy Update, email me. You can find some of these Updates from 2019 and 2020 here. Speaking of which, the Technology Policy Update is being published daily during the week, and here are the Other Developments and Further Reading from this week. Other Developments … Continue reading Further Reading and Other Developments (17 July)
Category: privacy
National Cyber Director Hearing
The primary committee of jurisdiction over a bill to create a White House Cyber Director held a hearing on the ramifications of creating just such a position. First things first, if you would like to receive my Technology Policy Update, email me. You can find some of these Updates from 2019 and 2020 here. … Continue reading National Cyber Director Hearing
Europe’s Highest Court Strikes Down Privacy Shield
The agreement that has been allowing US companies to transfer the personal data of EU residents to the US was found to be invalid under EU law. The EU’s highest court seem to indicate standard contractual clauses, a frequently used means to transfer data, may be acceptable. First things first, if you would like to … Continue reading Europe’s Highest Court Strikes Down Privacy Shield
Trump Administration Issues Second Part of Rule Banning Huawei, ZTE, and Other PRC Entities From Federal Systems
Starting in a month, those contracting with the federal government may not have Huawei or ZTE equipment of systems per a directive of Congress enacted in 2018. Lawmakers were concerned about national security and argued PRC equipment and systems are compromised. The first half of this ban took effect one year ago. First things first, … Continue reading Trump Administration Issues Second Part of Rule Banning Huawei, ZTE, and Other PRC Entities From Federal Systems
FTC Settles A Pair of Privacy Shield Cases
The FTC imposes 20 year commitments for two companies who were not meeting their requirements in terms of transferring the personal data of EU residents out of Europe. First things first, if you would like to receive my Technology Policy Update, email me. You can find some of these Updates from 2019 and 2020 here. … Continue reading FTC Settles A Pair of Privacy Shield Cases
EDPB Opines Encryption Ban Would Endanger A Nation’s Compliance with GDPR
As the US and others call on technology companies to develop the means to crack encrypted communications, an EU entity argues any nation with such a law would likely not meet the GDPR’s requirements. First things first, if you would like to receive my Technology Policy Update, email me. You can find some of these … Continue reading EDPB Opines Encryption Ban Would Endanger A Nation’s Compliance with GDPR
European Commission Releases Its First Review of the GDPR
While emphasizing the positive developments, the EC calls for more work to help nations and DPAs better and more uniformly endorse the law. First things first, if you would like to receive my Technology Policy Update, email me. You can find some of these Updates from 2019 and 2020 here. The European Commission submitted its … Continue reading European Commission Releases Its First Review of the GDPR
Further Reading and Other Developments (4 July)
First things first, if you would like to receive my Technology Policy Update, email me. You can find some of these Updates from 2019 and 2020 here. Other Developments The Senate invoked cloture on the nomination of acting Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Director Russell Vought to be confirmed in that role and will … Continue reading Further Reading and Other Developments (4 July)
Further Reading and Other Developments (29 June)
First things first, if you would like to receive my Technology Policy Update, email me. You can find some of these Updates from 2019 and 2020 here. Other Developments The Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee held an oversight hearing on the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) with the FCC Chair and four Commissioners.New Zealand’s Parliament … Continue reading Further Reading and Other Developments (29 June)
Further Reading and Other Developments (20 June)
First things first, if you would like to receive my Technology Policy Update, email me. You can find some of these Updates from 2019 and 2020 here. Other Developments The House Financial Services Committee’s National Security, International Development, and Monetary Policy Subcommittee held a virtual hearing titled “Cybercriminals and Fraudsters: How Bad Actors Are Exploiting … Continue reading Further Reading and Other Developments (20 June)









