Digital Government
UK Official: Mass Resignation Won’t Interfere with Facilitation of US Data Transfers
The Ministry of Youth Sport and Culture is leading an effort to adapt the General Data Protection Regulation into legislation for the United Kingdom, given Britain’s exit from the European Union.
Emerging Tech
Treasury’s Cryptocurrency Framework Emphasizes Consumer Protection, International Collaboration
The Treasury Department’s first digital asset guidance is the latest chapter in applying federal regulation to the digital asset market.
Modernization
TSA Collaborates with European Security, Manufacturers To Upgrade Security Tech
The Transportation Security Administration and Airports Council International Europe worked together to implement open architecture frameworks in screening technology.
Policy
Senators call on FTC to investigate TikTok
Recent reports suggest the People’s Republic of China can access the data of U.S. citizens.
Digital Government
Senators Call on FTC to Investigate TikTok
Recent reports suggest the People’s Republic of China can access the data of U.S. citizens.
Cybersecurity
North Korea Behind Manually Executed Ransomware Attacks, Federal Agencies Say
Officials are connecting the “Maui” ransomware to attacks on the public health sector over the past year.
Cybersecurity
Homeland Security, Israeli Partners Team to Improve Cyber Resilience
The joint initiative will be managed by the Israel-U.S. Binational Industrial Research and Development Foundation.
Cybersecurity
Historic NATO Meeting Extends Cybersecurity Collaboration to Asia-Pacific Allies
The security alliance is squaring off against Russia and China by building a coordination capability for rapidly responding to cyber attacks.
Cybersecurity
Key State Official Warns of ‘Peril’ as US Pursues Cybersecurity Goals at G7
The State Department would oversee $200 billion in aid and financing the administration wants to invest in developing countries, under a new agreement from world leaders that promises a prioritization of cybersecurity.
Digital Government
US-UK Privacy Tech Initiative Focuses on Halting Financial Crime
Both countries want to jumpstart development on privacy-enhancing technologies, which depend on data analysis with limited database access.
Cybersecurity
House Panel Passes RANSOMWARE Act to Get FTC Reports on Cross-Border Work
The Energy and Commerce subcommittee also forwarded a bipartisan privacy and data security bill to the full committee but—lacking support from Senate leadership—that legislation appears dead in the water.
Cybersecurity
Microsoft: Russia Stepping Up Hacking, Cyber Penetration Efforts on 42 Ukraine Allies
Almost one in three detected Russian attacks are successful, Microsoft said.
Cybersecurity
Credit Rating Agency: New EU Laws Will Improve Firms’ Cyber Resilience Globally
The Digital Operational Resilience Act would force non-EU companies with a significant presence in member states to create subsidiaries that can be regulated under their jurisdiction.
Cybersecurity
Justice Pursues Collaboration to Fight Cyber Crime with EU Member States
Under an executive order on the responsible development of digital assets, the department recently recommended the U.S. deepen its investment in international organizations to counter ransomware and other illicit activity.
Policy
Government Leaders: Export Controls, Public-Private Partnerships Key To Safeguarding U.S. Tech Development
Reps. Jim Himes and Brad Wenstrup joined Commerce Undersecretary Alan Estevez talking about the national security implications hinging on the U.S.’s leadership in emerging tech innovation.
Policy
Bipartisan House Reps. Call for Renewal of Tariff Moratorium on Digital Goods
As leaders convene for the World Trade Organization’s Ministerial Conference, Congress asked U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai to renew the moratorium on tariffs on electronic transmission.
Cybersecurity
China Compromised Telecom Firms Using Known Vulnerabilities, Federal Agencies Warn
The alert comes as the U.S. continues negotiations with countries like Russia and China on what constitutes “cybercrime” at the United Nations.
Cybersecurity
Trackers Say Sanctions Against Crypto Exchanges Are Working in Ransomware Fight
One witness testifying before the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee called for greater international enforcement against money laundering.
Ideas
Enduring American Values Must Remain at the Heart of Foreign Policy 2.0
Technology can be used as both a democratizing and oppressive force.
Policy