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Is my use case a high-risk AI system? Applying the Commission’s guidelines and next steps

European Union - May 22 2026 The EU Commission’s long-awaited guidelines on high-risk AI systems were published on 19 May 2026. This is the promised explainer on what is - and is…

When AI becomes the cyber attacker: Mythos and what comes next

USA - May 21 2026 Anthropic’s April 7, 2026 announcement that it built a model too powerful for public consumption, Claude Mythos Preview (Mythos), marks a notable…

How to approach governance of AI agents

USA - April 13 2026 Current approaches to agentic AI governance seem more focused on trying to apply governance after a system is developed, like a Band-Aid, instead of…

NY DFS’s new MFA guidance: closing common gaps before the next exam

USA - March 23 2026 Multi‑factor authentication (MFA) is now a well-established baseline cybersecurity control. The amended New York Department of Financial Services (NY…

Cybersecurity and Personal Data: The CNIL toughens its stance

France - March 19 2026 On 9 February 2026, the Commission Nationale de l’Informatique et des Libertés (CNIL) published its 2025 report on its enforcement action. Beyond the…

Getting ready for California’s new cybersecurity audit requirements

USA - March 13 2026 On January 1, 2026, the California Privacy Protection Agency’s (“CalPrivacy”) cybersecurity audit regulations (the “Regulations”) took effect after…

Artificial Intelligence in the Australian financial services sector: A practical compliance primer

Australia - March 9 2026 Artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping how Australian financial institutions detect fraud, manage risk, and interact with customers. Yet the…

HHS and state AGs fine ambulance firm over $500,000, require enhanced security, privacy, and data minimization practices

USA - March 6 2026 Earlier this year, the Attorneys General of Massachusetts and Connecticut entered into settlement agreements with Comstar, LLC, an ambulance billing…

Heightened Cyber Risks in the Middle East: Geopolitical Tensions Fuel Digital Conflict

Middle East - March 5 2026 The latest developments in the Middle East - marked by a significant surge in military activity and retaliatory strikes across the region…

Recent GenAI rulings highlight challenges with safeguarding privilege

USA - March 4 2026 How organizations and individuals use generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) tools can create unique privilege issues that parties must then…