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DOJ Publishes Final Rule Restricting Bulk Cross-Border Data Transfers of Sensitive Data to Foreign Persons

On April 8, the U.S. Department of Justice’s (DOJ) Final Rule, codified at 28 CFR Part 202, (Final Rule), implementing President Biden’s Executive Order 14117 “Preventing Access to U.S. Sensitive Personal Data and...more

Barnea Jaffa Lande & Co.

Internal Enforcement and Compliance Surveys: Essential for Organizations in Israel

In an era of stringent regulations and increasing legal risks, it has become essential for organizations to implement internal enforcement programs. However, in order for such programs to provide legal protection, they must...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

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Department of Justice Releases Compliance & Enforcement Guidance on Data Security Program

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On April 11, 2025, the Department of Justice (DOJ) announced additional guidance regarding the implementation of the Final Rule (the “Rule”), Provisions Pertaining to Preventing Access to U.S. Sensitive Personal Data and...more

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Life Sciences Companies Must Navigate the DOJ Data Rule

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Life sciences companies have long been outside the scope of US national security regulations and benefited from significant exemptions under US privacy laws. ...more

Cooley LLP

The DOJ’s Bulk Sensitive Personal Data Rule’s Imminent Relevance to Life Sciences Companies

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A new US Department of Justice (DOJ) rule on “Preventing Access to US Sensitive Personal Data and Government-Related Data by Countries of Concern (including China) or Covered Persons” (rule) prohibits and restricts certain...more

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March Privacy Forecast: New Data Broker Laws and Regulations

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This week in our March Privacy Forecast, we discuss a growing trend at both the federal and the state level – new laws and regulations that specifically target data brokers. At the federal level, two new legal frameworks...more

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A Brave New World: Four Considerations When Building a Bulk Data Rule Compliance Program

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U.S. companies and organizations have entered a new era of sweeping restrictions on cross-border data transfers. The Department of Justice's (DOJ) Final Rule, "Preventing Access to U.S. Sensitive Personal Data and...more

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New DOJ Restrictions on Cross-Border Data Transactions Take Effect April 8: Ten Questions as Your Business Prepares to Comply

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The U.S. Department of Justice’s (DOJ) sweeping new rule on cross-border data transactions is set to take effect in substantial part next month, with broad implications for companies that transfer U.S. personal data or...more

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DOJ Issues Final Rule Prohibiting and Restricting Transfers of Bulk Sensitive Personal Data

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The Department of Justice (DOJ) issued a final rule (the "Rule") on December 27, 2024, implementing Executive Order 14117 "Preventing Access to Americans' Bulk Sensitive Personal Data and United States Government-Related Data...more

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DOJ Regulations Will Restrict Data Transactions to Address National Security Concerns

The Department of Justice’s (DOJ) final rule implements President Biden’s Executive Order 14117 of February 28, 2024, on “Preventing Access to Americans’ Bulk Sensitive Personal Data and United States Government-Related Data...more

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Do You Know Where Your Data Is Going? On April 8, New National Security Rules Take Effect

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A groundbreaking new regulatory regime, imposing rules unlike any in existing U.S. law, may surprise many companies due to its sudden adoption and complexity. This article tries to simplify the changing regulatory landscape,...more

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DOJ and CISA Issue Proposed Rules Regulating Export of Bulk Sensitive Data

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The Department of Justice (DOJ) released a Final Rule restricting certain transfers of Americans’ sensitive personal data to identified countries of concern or covered individuals. The Final Rule continues to assert the DOJ...more

Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP

Looking Back at the False Claims Act in 2024 as the Government Keeps its Sights on Cybersecurity in 2025

In 2024, the government and whistleblowers were party to 558 settlements and judgments collecting over $2.9 billion. The government continued its effort to combat cybersecurity threats through its Civil Cyber-Fraud...more

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User’s Guide to DOJ & CISA Rules Implementing Executive Order 14117

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Executive Order (EO) 14117 is a national security rule intended to mitigate national security risks posed by threat countries’ access to sensitive personal data and government-related data. The EO directed the U.S....more

Arnall Golden Gregory LLP

Access to U.S. Sensitive Personal Information and Government Related Data by Countries of Concern or Covered Persons Subject to...

The Department of Justice (“DOJ”) published its final regulations on “Preventing Access to U.S. Sensitive Personal Data and Government-Related Data by Countries of Concern or Covered Persons” (the “Final Rule”). The Final...more

Alston & Bird

DeepSeek Grabs Headlines – but Could it Be Unlawful by April? Considerations for Companies from Recent US Data Regulations

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Late last week, a new generative AI large language model called DeepSeek was publicly launched by two Chinese entities, the Hangzhou and Beijing DeepSeek Artificial Intelligence Cos. Ltd.  DeepSeek is currently driving...more

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Data, Deals, and Diplomacy, Part III: DOJ Issues National Security Final Rule with New Data Compliance Obligations for...

On January 8, 2025, the Department of Justice (“DOJ”) published its final rule addressing Executive Order (E.O.) 14117, “Preventing Access to Americans’ Bulk Sensitive Personal Data and United States Government-Related Data...more

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DOJ Updates Evaluation of Corporate Compliance Programs Guidance: What Companies Need to Know

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On September 23, 2024, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) released updates to its Evaluation of Corporate Compliance Programs (ECCP) guidance — the framework prosecutors use to evaluate corporate compliance programs during...more

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DOJ’s Final Rule on Data Transfers: Impacts Across Industries

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As of January 23, 2025, the regulation discussed below has not been withdrawn by the Trump administration and is not subject to automatic withdrawal under President Trump’s Executive Order freezing regulations. It currently...more

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DOJ Finalizes Rule Regarding Sensitive Data Transfers

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On January 8, the Department of Justice (DOJ) published its final Rule implementing Executive Order 14117 (EO), “Preventing Access to Americans’ Bulk Sensitive Personal Data and United States Government-Related Data by...more

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DOJ Issues Final Rule on Bulk Sensitive Personal Data

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On January 8, 2025, the Department of Justice (DOJ) published in the Federal Register a Final Rule, "Preventing Access to U.S. Sensitive Personal Data and Government Related Data by Countries of Concern or Covered Persons,"...more

Jones Day

Justice Department Issues Final Rule on Bulk Transfers of Sensitive Personal Data to Certain Countries

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The final rule establishes prohibitions and restrictions on the transfer of certain data due to national security risks from specified countries of concern....more

Harris Beach Murtha PLLC

Oregon Sticks with Existing Regulations to Govern AI (For Now)

The Oregon Department of Justice (DOJ) recently issued significant guidance detailing how the state's existing legal framework will regulate artificial intelligence, eschewing the need for immediate AI-specific legislation....more

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DOJ restricts data transfers to protect national security; research exemptions expanded in final rule

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The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has finalized its rule on “Preventing Access to U.S. Sensitive Personal Data and Government-Related Data by Countries of Concern or Covered Persons,” which restricts data brokerage...more

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