House Appropriations Committee Passes Bills With Funding For and Directives To Technology Agencies

Four bills full of technology funding and programmatic direction are reported to the House. 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 House Appropriations Committee finished work on four of the FY 2021 appropriations bills … Continue reading House Appropriations Committee Passes Bills With Funding For and Directives To Technology Agencies →

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 →

The UK Will Now Eliminate Huawei From Its 5G Networks

The Conservative government in London has changed course and will now ban Huawei from its 5G networks by 2027, but this might not be enough to head off a challenge from those in the party who want a stronger line. The British government claimed a US regulatory change has made using Huawei impracticable. First things … Continue reading The UK Will Now Eliminate Huawei From Its 5G Networks →

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 →

New EU “Platform to Business” Rule Took Effect Over Weekend

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. A new set of comprehensive regulations to help businesses in the EU regarding large technology companies came into force over the weekend, which is a key part of … Continue reading New EU “Platform to Business” Rule Took Effect Over Weekend →

Department of Energy and FERC Are Investigating Ways To Tighten Cybersecurity in US Electric Sector

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. Attacking the problems of cybersecurity in the electric grid from different angles, two US agencies are proposing solutions for different parts of the problems. Acting per an early … Continue reading Department of Energy and FERC Are Investigating Ways To Tighten Cybersecurity in US Electric Sector →

Hearing On National Cyber Director Act To Be Held This Week

Members of a Congressional cybersecurity commission introduce legislation to establish a statutory cyber position in the White House after neither NDAA has this policy change. 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. This week, the … Continue reading Hearing On National Cyber Director Act To Be Held This Week →