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Nobel prizes honour pioneers of artificial intelligence
The Nobel prizes in physics and chemistry go to work underpinning modern AI, including neural networks and AlphaFold’s protein structure prediction.
Chinese-linked hackers reported inside US telecoms networks
The Wall Street Journal reports that the Salt Typhoon group had penetrated major US telecoms firms, including systems used for court-authorised wiretaps.
Japan’s FSA issues financial sector cyber security guidelines
Japan’s Financial Services Agency publishes guidelines setting cyber security expectations for financial institutions.
FDA finalises guidance on Part 11 in clinical investigations
The FDA has finalised guidance explaining how its electronic records and signatures rules apply to clinical investigations, including cloud services.
FBI CJIS multi-factor authentication requirement becomes auditable
Organisations accessing US criminal justice information must now use multi-factor authentication, as the CJIS Security Policy requirement becomes auditable.
Switzerland recognises the Swiss–US Data Privacy Framework
Switzerland adds certified US organisations to its list of adequate countries, allowing transfers under the Swiss–US Data Privacy Framework.
Saudi Arabia’s PDPL becomes fully enforceable
Saudi Arabia’s Personal Data Protection Law is now fully enforceable after a one-year grace period.
Council of Europe AI Convention opens for signature
The first legally binding international AI treaty opens for signature, with the UK, EU and US among the first signatories.
Transport for London hit by cyber attack affecting customer data
A cyber attack on Transport for London disrupts online services for months and exposes data including around 5,000 customers’ bank details.
Australia’s defence trade controls amendments commence
Australia’s amended Defence Trade Controls Act introduces AUKUS licence exemptions and new controls on supplies and services.
Malaysia’s Cyber Security Act 2024 comes into force
Malaysia’s Cyber Security Act 2024 takes effect, imposing duties on National Critical Information Infrastructure entities.
Dutch DPA fines Uber €290 million over data transfers
The Dutch data protection authority fines Uber €290 million for transferring European drivers’ data to the US without adequate safeguards.