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The Digital Download – Alston & Bird’s Privacy & Data Security Newsletter – May 2025

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Selected U.S. Privacy & Cyber Updates - DOJ Settles False Claims Act Case with MORSECORP over Cybersecurity Program - On March 26, 2025, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced that it had reached an agreement with...more

Kelley Drye & Warren LLP

State Attorneys General Share Consumer Protection Viewpoints in Chicago

Twice a year, state attorneys general consumer protection staff gather to discuss consumer protection issues. Our state attorney general team was at the public sessions, attending and presenting on issues important to AGs. We...more

Holland & Knight LLP

U.S. Health Data Affected by New National Security Restrictions on International Data Transfers

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Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)-covered entities and business associates should be familiar with restrictions on the use or disclosure of protected health information (PHI) under HIPAA rules....more

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UPDATE: DOJ Issues Bulk Sensitive Data Rule Guidance, Requirements Go into Effect: What Companies Need to Know

On April 11, 2025, the Department of Justice’s (DOJ) National Security Division (NSD) released an Implementation and Enforcement Policy, a Compliance Guide, and a list of over 100 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) to help...more

Seyfarth Shaw LLP

CPPA Underscores That Businesses Own CCPA Compliance – Even When Privacy Management Tools Fail

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The California Privacy Protection Agency (“CPPA”) has made it abundantly clear: privacy compliance isn’t just about publishing the right disclosures – it’s about whether your systems actually work. On May 6, the agency fined...more

Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP

Preparing for Regulation S-P and takeaways from the SEC’s session at the Incident Response Forum Masterclass 2025

On April 22, 2025, Laura D’Allaird, Chief of the SEC’s Cyber and Emerging Technologies Unit (CETU), participated in the Incident Response Forum Masterclass 2025 (Incident Response Masterclass). In the session, titled “SEC...more

Troutman Pepper Locke

How Cos. Can Use Data Clean Rooms to Address Privacy

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Businesses are constantly seeking innovative ways to improve their customers’ experiences. Originally published in Law360 - February 10, 2025....more

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Ransomware Unveiled: How the LockBit Breach Exposes the Digital Extortion Economy

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xThe cybersecurity community has witnessed a significant development with the recent compromise of LockBit’s operational infrastructure, providing extraordinary visibility into one of the most sophisticated...more

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UK Data Protection Regulator Fines UK Law Firm ~$80,000 Following Ransomware Incident

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On April 14, 2025, the UK data protection regulator (the Information Commissioner’s Office (“ICO”)) fined DPP Law (“DPP”) £60,000 (approximately $80,000) following a ransomware incident. In its penalty notice, the ICO found...more

Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP

Navigating new compliance requirements for DOJ’s Bulk Data Rule

While the US federal government is largely scaling back its rulemaking and compliance efforts, one critical exception is where personal data and technology intersect with national security. Exemplifying this trend, on April...more

Seward & Kissel LLP

DOJ Implements New Data Security Program: Data Transfer Restrictions with a National Security Focus

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Effective as of April 8, 2025, the National Security Division of the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has implemented a Data Security Program (the DSP) to address national security risks associated with the transfer of...more

Paul Hastings LLP

NFL Draft Provides Wake-Up Call on Protecting Confidential Information While Working Remotely

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Last week’s NFL draft highlighted more than the accomplishments of athletes at the combine or on the field. While there was extensive coverage of the merits of each player, one of the major headlines coming out of the draft...more

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DOJ Issues Data Security Program Compliance Guide

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On April 11, 2025, the U.S. Department of Justice’s National Security Division (NSD) issued a Compliance Guide to provide additional information to assist companies and individuals in complying with the NSD’s Data Security...more

The Volkov Law Group

Episode 366 -- DOJ Issues Data Security Program Requirements

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Could your routine data transfers now violate federal law? The DOJ’s new Data Security Program (DSP) targets the flow of U.S. sensitive personal and government data to foreign adversaries — and the clock is ticking. In this...more

Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP

DOJ Releases Its Data Security Program Compliance Guide

The guide outlines the requirements of a newly implemented Data Security Program designed to prevent China, Russia and other foreign adversaries designated by the U.S. Department of Justice from accessing American’s sensitive...more

Hogan Lovells

Why medical device companies must prioritize compliance with DOJ's Data Security Program

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This regulation is designed to protect U.S. national security by restricting the transfer of bulk sensitive data to foreign entities associated with “countries of concern,” including China, Russia, Iran, North Korea, Cuba,...more

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DOJ Issues Guidance for New Data Security Program

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On April 8, the Department of Justice’s (“DOJ’s”) final rule on Preventing Access to US Sensitive Personal Data and Government-Related Data by Countries of Concern or Covered Persons (the “Rule”) formally took effect. ...more

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Cybersecurity Controls: What Do Regulators Expect Nowadays?

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Our Privacy, Cyber & Data Strategy Team highlights the increasingly specific cybersecurity controls identified by regulators, explains why these enhanced cybersecurity controls have become the focus of regulators, and shares...more

Robinson+Cole Data Privacy + Security Insider

Northeast Radiology Settles with OCR

The Office for Civil Rights (OCR) announced on April 10, 2025, that it has settled alleged HIPAA Security Rule violations with Northeast Radiology for $350,000....more

Jenner & Block

Client Alert: New Rules for Data Flows Take Effect: What You Need to Know

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On April 8, 2025, the United States Department of Justice’s (DOJ) National Security Division’s (NSD) final rule (Final Rule) regulating certain sensitive US data transfers took effect. DOJ has made clear that it will take...more

Paul Hastings LLP

Department of Justice Provides New Guidance on Bulk Sensitive Data Transfer Rules

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The Department of Justice’s National Security Division (NSD) released several documents on April 11, 2025, to assist entities that must comply with the Final Rule regulating or prohibiting the transfer of bulk U.S. sensitive...more

DLA Piper

US: Department of Justice Issues Final Rule Restricting the Transfer of Sensitive Personal Data and United States...

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On April, 8 2025, the Department of Justice’s final rule, implementing the Biden-era Executive Order 14117 restricting the transfer of Americans’ Sensitive Personal Data and United States Government-Related Data to countries...more

Saul Ewing LLP

Cybersecurity Failures Lead to False Claims Act Case Against Government Contractor

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In a striking move at the end of March, the U.S. Department of Justice (“DOJ”) announced a $4.6 million settlement with MORSE Corp Inc. (“MORSE”), a defense contractor based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, for falsely certifying...more

Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP

DOJ Releases New Key Guidance on Its Data Security Program (DSP)

On April 11, 2025, the National Security Division (NSD) of the Department of Justice issued a press release (Press Release) that outlines its approach to implementing and enforcing the DOJ’s recent final rule on “Preventing...more

Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP

DOJ Announces 90-Day Grace Period for Companies to Comply with New Data Security Rules on Foreign Adversary Access to U.S....

The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ)’s new data security rule went into effect April 8, 2025. The rule creates what are effectively export controls and requires companies to take measures to prevent U.S. sensitive personal...more

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