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Wireless Roundup (September 2024)

Wiley Rein LLP on 9/3/2024

FCC Seeks Comment on Promoting the Integrity and Security of Telecommunications Certification Bodies, Measurement Facilities, and the Equipment Authorization Program: In this Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM), the Federal...more

[Webcast Transcript] CFIUS Reviews: Strategies for Ensuring Compliance and Strategizing on Foreign Investments

HaystackID on 8/1/2024

Editor’s Note: During a recent HaystackID webcast, expert panelists explored the role of the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) in protecting sensitive technologies, classified contracts, and other...more

FCC signals broader agenda on national security, public safety, and more in Net Neutrality ruling

Hogan Lovells on 4/29/2024

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) adopted final rules in its latest “net neutrality” proceeding. The rules, which advanced over the vigorous opposition of the two Republican commissioners, will: (1) reclassify...more

Net Neutrality at the FCC: Title II, Round 2, With a Twist

Paul Hastings LLP on 10/6/2023

On October 19, the Federal Communications Commission (“FCC”) is expected to adopt a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (“NPRM”) proposing to reclassify broadband internet access service as a “telecommunications service” under...more

Recommendations for Managing Cybersecurity Threats in the Manufacturing Sector

Foley & Lardner LLP on 9/25/2023

In the hyper-connected era of smart manufacturing, accelerated by “Industry 4.0,” the manufacturing sector is undergoing a digital revolution. By leveraging technologies such as advanced automation, artificial intelligence,...more

Administration Poised to Act on “Internet of Things” Devices

Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP on 8/28/2023

The FCC and House of Representatives have begun discussions on the safety and security of IoT modules from China. The FCC adopted a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to create an Internet of Things (IoT) cybersecurity labeling...more

FCC Fortifies International Section 214 Holder Obligations to Promote National Security

Hogan Lovells on 5/12/2023

The Federal Communications Commission recently made significant changes to its rules for holders of international Section 214 authorizations, which allow carriers to provide telecommunications services between the U.S. and...more

China’s New ’anti-espionage Law’ Raises Complex Compliance Issues for Multinational Corporations

Morgan Lewis on 5/11/2023

The Second Session of the Standing Committee of the 14th National People’s Congress voted and passed on April 26, 2023 the newly revised “Anti-Espionage Law of the People’s Republic of China” (the New Anti-Espionage Law). The...more

Q1 2023 Update on the UK’s Investment Screening Regime

Morrison & Foerster LLP on 5/1/2023

As the UK’s investment screening regime starts to bed down following over a year of being in effect, we have been tracking the developments in the last quarter relevant to the operation of the regime. It has been a tumultuous...more

The FCC Releases International Section 214 Order and NPRM, Proposing Major Changes to the Regulation of International...

Wiley Rein LLP on 4/28/2023

On April 25, 2023, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC or Commission) released an Order and Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on international Section 214 authorizations (the Order and NPRM), which authorize the provision...more

CFIUS Year in Review

Foley Hoag LLP on 2/9/2023

CFIUS reviewed a record number of transactions in 2021 according to its most recent annual report – and shows no signs of slowing down. High technology (including quantum computing), life sciences, and green energy...more

Weekly Update for Government Contractors and Commercial Businesses – November 2022

PilieroMazza PLLC on 11/3/2022

GOVERNMENT CONTRACTS - Prohibition on Use or Delivery of Chinese Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Products and Services: The Potential Link Between Section 889 of the 2019 NDAA and Section 1260H of the 2021 NDAA,...more

The North Korean Crypto Threat

K2 Integrity on 10/17/2022

Executive Summary - The North Korean threat to the crypto ecosystem is the highest form of immediate risk to the crypto-economy driven by a regime that seeks to profit from its misuse to reinforce its regime and fuel all its...more

La Chambre des communes dépose le projet de loi C-26 pour encadrer la cybersécurité dans certains secteurs

Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP on 6/28/2022

Le 14 juin 2022, la Chambre des communes du Canada a déposé le projet de loi C-26, lequel prévoit l’imposition de diverses obligations en matière de cybersécurité aux organisations désignées exerçant des activités dans quatre...more

House of Commons Introduces Bill C-26: Proposed Federal Cybersecurity Legislation

Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP on 6/22/2022

On June 14, 2022, the House of Commons of Canada introduced Bill C-26, which would impose a series of cybersecurity-related obligations on designated organizations in four key federally regulated sectors: telecommunications,...more

[Event] 2nd National Forum on Team Telecom - April 25th, Washington, DC

American Conference Institute (ACI) on 4/7/2022

Gain critical strategies for managing reviews in the new Team Telecom environment. The American Conference Institute’s 2nd National Team Telecom Conference will take place in Washington D.C. on April 25, 2022, one day...more

President’s Telecom Advisors Promote Zero Trust Architecture in Key Report

Wiley Rein LLP on 2/28/2022

What: On February 23, 2022, the National Security Telecommunications Advisory Committee (NSTAC) approved a final draft of its forthcoming report to the President on Zero Trust and Trusted Identity Management. ...more

BIS Requests Comments on ICT Supply Chain Risks

Wiley Rein LLP on 9/23/2021

On September 20, 2021, the U.S. Department of Commerce's (DOC) Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) published a Notice of Request for Public Comments (RFC) on Risks in the Information Communications Technology (ICT) Supply...more

North Macedonia Proposals Should Follow European Union’s Balanced, Risk-Based Cybersecurity Approach

Morgan Lewis on 9/3/2021

The European Union’s ongoing debate on how best to adequately frame and safeguard the secure implementation of 5G technology in EU and EU member state domestic legislation has reached the countries applying for accession to...more

Continuing Developments on the Supply Chain Front

Stinson - Government Contracting Matters on 3/22/2021

Recent weeks have brought news on multiple fronts regarding supply chain risks and actions in response thereto: Commerce ICTS Regulations to Go Into Effect; Chinese ICTS Companies, Products and Services in the...more

You Have Been Weighed in the Balance and Found Wanting (Or at Least, Inadequate)

Womble Bond Dickinson on 10/16/2020

Article 45 of the GDPR allows the transfer of personal data from the EU to a third country when the third country ensures an “adequate level of protection” (adequacy decision). In determining “adequacy,” the GDPR provides...more

European Cybersecurity for 5G: Member States Widely Differ in their Approaches

Morgan Lewis on 8/25/2020

With the imminent rollout of new 5G mobile networks, the European Union (EU) and its member states are looking to adequately frame and safeguard the secure implementation of this new key technology. On top of that, foreign...more

U.S. Expands Export Restrictions Against Huawei

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP on 8/20/2020

The U.S. government is expanding international trade restraints against Huawei Technologies Co. Ltd. (“Huawei”) and its affiliates in an effort to further restrict Huawei’s access to U.S. technologies.....more

Supply Chain Threats and Cybersecurity Compliance Issues on the Horizon

Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP on 7/16/2020

New rules and developments continue to proliferate as the U.S. government seeks to minimize supply chain threats and cybersecurity risks. For contract awards issued after August 13, 2020, prime contractors must conduct a...more

Commerce Department Issues Proposed Rule to Secure the Information and Communications Technology and Services Supply Chain

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP on 12/23/2019

On November 27, 2019, the U.S. Department of Commerce (“Commerce”) published a proposed rule, “Securing the Information and Communication Technology and Services Supply Chain,” that would implement Executive Order 13873 of...more

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