As the mid-February compliance deadline looms for new regulations aimed at aligning federal laws governing the confidentiality of substance use disorder records with HIPAA, treatment facilities supported by federal funding are facing crucial uncertainties. Legal expert Aleksandra Vold, a partner at the law firm BakerHostetler, emphasized that several significant questions…
Transforming Contracts in the Wake of Data Privacy Legislation The Indian hospitality sector is currently experiencing a profound reassessment of its contractual agreements, catalyzed by the introduction of the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act, 2023. Hotel operators are pursuing renegotiations of existing contracts with global partners and booking platforms,…
Rising Cybersecurity Threats and AI Governance Issues Highlighted in FICCI–EY Risk Survey Recent findings from the FICCI–EY Risk Survey 2026, released on February 8, illustrate escalating risks that Indian businesses face, chiefly stemming from cybersecurity breaches, inadequate governance of artificial intelligence (AI), and increasing scrutiny under India’s data protection laws.…
Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Critical Infrastructure Security, Legislation NASCIO Agenda Highlights AI Policy, Cybersecurity Investments, and Infrastructure Resilience Jennifer Lawinski • January 30, 2026 The National Association of State CIOs’ 2026 agenda is advocating for federal legislation and funding to bolster state IT programs. (Image: Shutterstock) State Chief Information…
Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Data Privacy, Data Security Cisco Research Highlights the Impact of AI on Data Privacy and Governance Jennifer Lawinski • January 27, 2026 Image: Shutterstock Recent findings from Cisco’s 2026 Data and Privacy Benchmark Study reveal significant transformations in enterprise data privacy and governance. The study…
Securing AI Without Guesswork: Proven Strategies for Mitigating Cyber Risks In recent developments, a notable increase in cyber incidents targeting artificial intelligence systems has raised alarms within the business community. These attacks exploit vulnerabilities in AI technologies, jeopardizing sensitive data and compromising organizational integrity. As businesses increasingly rely on AI…
Governance & Risk Management OIG: Inadequate Standards and Third-Party Oversight May Endanger Health Sector Agencies Marianne Kolbasuk McGee (HealthInfoSec) • January 22, 2026 The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General emphasizes a need for unified cyber governance standards. (Image: HHS) In a recent…
Data Privacy, Data Security, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) How UX Decisions are Creating Liability for CISOs Maryam Shoraka • January 13, 2026 Image: Shutterstock The landscape of data security is evolving. Children’s data is no longer solely a privacy concern; it is now regarded as a fiduciary responsibility. In…
Data Privacy, Data Security, Regulation California Regulators Crack Down on Sale of Sensitive Health Data Marianne Kolbasuk McGee (HealthInfoSec) • January 12, 2026 In a stringent action against data brokers, California regulators have imposed fines and enacted a ban on Texas-based DataMasters for selling personal information of Californians. (Image: DataMasters)…
