Rapid technological innovation and evolving regulations are outpacing the development of organizations’ cyber, data and AI risk frameworks, creating operational risk and cross-border reporting challenges.
Organizations now face a high-stakes and multifaceted risk landscape spanning enforcement, operational, reputational and dispute risk. This reflects headline findings from our 2026 Global Dispute Forecast, where technology and…
This article is practically relevant for online service providers established in an EU Member State that find themselves confronted with national regulatory media or digital rules of another Member State (such as youth-protection or platform laws). In decision dated 16 June 2026 (C-188/24 and C-190/24), the Court of Justice of the European Union (“CJEU“) clarified…
In brief
On June 15, 2026, the Government of Canada tabled Bill C-36, Protecting of Privacy and Consumer Data Act (“Bill C-36”), which, if passed, would effectively replace Canada’s Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) as the federal private sector privacy law governing the collection, use, and disclosure of Canadians’ personal information in…
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The unexpected order highlights growing risk impact for multinational companies. Organizations should begin planning for potential AI model unavailability in workflows.
On 12 June, the U.S. Department of Commerce ordered a leading artificial intelligence developer to suspend foreign national access to two of its frontier…
Key Takeaways for Businesses and AI Stakeholders
On June 4th, 2026, the Government of Canada released its refreshed and much-anticipated national AI strategy, AI for All (the “AI Strategy”). The AI Strategy sets out a comprehensive national framework for AI in Canada, and is expected to shape the government’s forthcoming AI-related legislative efforts, public investments…
On June 2, 2026, President Trump signed an executive order titled “Promoting Advanced Artificial Intelligence Innovation and Security” (the “Executive Order”). The Executive Order directs federal agencies to partner with the private sector to harden critical infrastructure systems against AI-enabled cyber threats. The Executive Order emphasizes voluntary participation by developers, pivoting from earlier deliberations about…
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Reports of foreign adversaries using commercially available cellphone location data to target U.S. troops could trigger early DOJ enforcement under its sensitive data rule and potentially spur new legislation.
Last week, U.S. Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Ore. and other U.S. lawmakers sent a letter to Department…
New contractual obligations and restrictions on their use.
In brief
On 15 May 2026, amendments to the Federal Labor Law and the Federal Copyright Law took effect, strengthening the protection of performing artists regarding the use of their voice, image, and performances, particularly in digital environments and artificial intelligence.
Key takeaways
The reform introduces new…
Abstract: Brazil issues new decrees expanding obligations, liability rules, and content moderation duties for internet application providers.
In brief
The Brazilian President has issued Federal Decrees No. 12,975 and No. 12,976/2026, published on May 21, 2026, which introduce significant obligations for internet application providers. Many of these obligations relate to the guidance established by the…
Government draft approved by the Federal Cabinet on 27 May 2026
In brief
On 27 May 2026, the German Federal Cabinet approved the government draft of the Media Services Investment Obligation Act (Mediendienste-Investitionsverpflichtungs-Gesetz – “MedienInvestVG”). The new regime obliges streaming services and other on-demand audiovisual media services that target the German market to invest a…
