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Government Regulation, Legislation and Enforcement Updates

Apr 20 2015

Australian Federal Government Cybersecurity Review
The Australian Federal Government holds a Cybersecurity Review.

See the Australian Government’s summary of the review here.

SEC Guidance Update
The SEC’s Investment Management Team published a Guidance Update which outlines measures managed funds and investment advisers may wish to consider in addressing cybersecurity risk. The guidance includes practical tips applicable to Australian entities.

See the Guidance Update here.

Reports and Surveys Updates

Feb 15 2015

by Jim Bulling and Julia Baldi

The Emergence of Cybersecurity Law Report
The Emergence of Cybersecurity Law report released by Hanover Research outlines trends and strategies in respect of in house counsel’s involvement in companies’ cybersecurity efforts.

See the report here.

Eurobarometer report on cybersecurity
European Commissions publishes special Eurobarometer report on cyber ecurity which shows EU citizens have significant concerns about cybercrime threats.

See the report here.

Government Regulation, Legislation and Enforcement Updates

Feb 01 2015

by Jim Bulling and Julia Baldi

China Introduces new Cybersecurity Laws
China introduced new cybersecurity laws, which require both local and foreign banks and financial institutions with Chinese clients (including Australian financial institutions) to use IT equipment deemed “secure and controllable” by Beijing. The breadth of the laws has upset foreign financial institutions given the potential cost of compliance if foreign entities must implement IT equipment systems in accordance with Chinese directives.

See the Financial Times report here.

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