Commerce Department Archives

Commerce Department Moves to Regulate Data Privacy

December 1, 2021
Michael Reinhardt
Civil Rights, Commerce Department, Data Privacy, Data Protection, Executive Order

The Biden Administration continues its foray into the debate over privacy policy in the United States. On Tuesday, November 30, The National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) issued a notice that they will hold three virtual “Listening Sessions” about the intersection of privacy, equity, and civil rights. The NTIA, a branch of the Commerce Department,…

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BIS Finalizes the Rule Covering Cybersecurity Activities

November 9, 2021
Other Source
Commerce Department, Cybersecurity, Export License, Surveillance, Technology

On October 21, 2021, the Commerce Department’s Bureau of Industry and Security (“BIS”) published a rule that will restrict some exports, reexports, and other overseas transfers of equipment, software, and technology (technical know-how) that can be used for cyberattacks or surveillance. The rule, part of the Export Administration Regulations, has two components: (i) controls on…

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