The European Commission launched its Digital Single Market strategy in May 2015 and with their term to finish in October 2019, the Commission is now taking stock on the progress made with this initiative so far. On May 10, the Commission released the mid-term review of its Digital Single Market strategy, see press release here … Continue Reading
The US Information Security and Privacy Board (ISPAB) voiced concerns over potential harms resulting from a lack of controlled management of cybersecurity in wireless medical devices in response to the FDA’s draft guidance, “Content of Premarket Submissions for Management of Cybersecurity in Medical Devices.” ISPAB operates under the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) in … Continue Reading
On March 29, the American Chamber of Commerce in China (“AmCham China”) released its 15th annual Business Climate Survey. This year, AmCham China polled 325 of its members, most of which are U.S. companies operating in China. According to AmCham China’s Chairman, this year’s results reflect “expectations for growth” tempered with “a more conservative business … Continue Reading
In his State of the Union message on Tuesday, President Obama announced that he had signed an Executive Order addressing the cybersecurity of critical infrastructure. President Obama emphasized that in the face of threats to corporate secrets, the power grid, and financial institutions, among others, “We cannot look back years from now and wonder why … Continue Reading
In an effort to stem the tide of intellectual property theft from U.S. companies, on January 14, 2013, President Obama signed H.R. 6029, the Foreign and Economic Espionage Penalty Enhancement Act of 2012. The Act increases the penalties for trade secret theft under the Economic Espionage Act of 1996 for crimes that the perpetrator knows … Continue Reading
The Federal Communications Commission yesterday released a Smartphone Security Checker, a tool designed to help consumers secure their smartphones against mobile security threats. The tool provides consumers with tips that are customized for four different mobile operating systems. Many of tips focus on security-related topics. For instance, the tool recommends that consumers set a password … Continue Reading
