EU lawmakers back reinstating interim rules to allow Big Tech to tackle child pornography

OpenAI’s Head of Safety Is Leaving the Company

Johannes Heidecke’s departure comes as OpenAI tries to further integrate its research and safety teams.

Trump administration to require states to adopt election security measures to receive FEMA funds, DHS says

Trump administration to require states to adopt election security measures to receive FEMA funds, DHS says  Reuters

Apple Is Suing OpenAI for Allegedly Stealing Hardware Secrets

The iPhone maker claims OpenAI encouraged poached employees to bring over confidential presentations, secret prototypes, and key supplier details.

Fast-Tracked New Jersey Law Leaves Data Broker Industry Reeling

Fast-Tracked New Jersey Law Leaves Data Broker Industry Reeling  Bloomberg Government News

Who should care: General readers · Privacy officers · Policy

Notes from the IAPP Canada: A familiar script for a new technology

Notes from the IAPP Canada: A familiar script for a new technology  IAPP

Irish NCSC Issues Cyber Governance Guidance for Management Boards Ahead of NIS2 Implementation

On July 7, 2026, the Irish National Cyber Security Centre (“NCSC”) published guidance for management boards and senior executives of organizations subject to the EU’s Network and Information Security Directive (“NIS2”). Reflecting a central theme of NIS2, the Guidance makes it clear that cybersecurity is no longer solely a technical issue, but a governance and... Continue Reading…

Who should care: Lawyers · Compliance