On February 2, 2025, the European Union’s (EU) Artificial Intelligence Act (AI Act) will start to apply in phases. This alert summarizes the new obligations that will apply as of February 2, 2025. It also indicates when companies can expect the first enforcement actions, and what the enforcement regime will look like. For more information about the scope and requirements of the AI Act, please see our 10 Things You Should Know About the EU AI Act.Continue Reading The EU’s AI Act Starts to Apply as of February 2, 2025
New EU Cyber Resilience Requirements for Financial Sector Enter into Force




As of January 17, 2025, financial entities and their critical information and communication technology (ICT) service providers need to comply with the new cybersecurity requirements in the Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA). DORA introduces significant operational and ICT security requirements for a wide range of financial market participants, including banks, insurers, trading platforms, as well as for their ICT service providers.Continue Reading New EU Cyber Resilience Requirements for Financial Sector Enter into Force
New EU Cybersecurity Obligations for Connected Devices: What You Need to Know



UPDATED: November 20, 2024
On November 20, 2024, the European Union officially published the Cyber Resilience Act (CRA), which introduces cybersecurity obligations for internet-connected hardware and software products offered in the EU (such as wearables). The CRA will enter into force on December 10, 2024 and companies have until September 11, 2026 to comply with the first wave of obligations.Continue Reading New EU Cybersecurity Obligations for Connected Devices: What You Need to Know
EU Agencies to Develop Guidance on the Interplay Between the DMA and GDPR





On September 10, 2024, the European Commission (EC) offices in charge of the enforcement of the Digital Markets Act (DMA) and the European Data Protection Board (EDPB)—the European body composed of all EU data protection regulators that oversees the consistent application of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)—announced that they intend to provide guidance on the interplay between the DMA and GDPR.Continue Reading EU Agencies to Develop Guidance on the Interplay Between the DMA and GDPR
Cybersecurity: A Critical Element in Your 2025 Business Forecast



As cyberattacks become more sophisticated, cybersecurity remains a top concern for regulators, consumers, business partners, and investors. Weak security can cause substantial harm to a company and lead to litigation, reputational damage, and hefty fines. Against that background, the EU is introducing stricter regulations that require robust cyber resilience, mandate board oversight on cybersecurity strategy, and hold board members personally liable for weak security practices.Continue Reading Cybersecurity: A Critical Element in Your 2025 Business Forecast
EU AI Act Is Now Adopted


On May 21, 2024, the Council of the European Union (the Council) formally signed off on the latest draft of the European Union’s (EU) Artificial Intelligence Act (AI Act) (see the press release here). This marks the final seal of approval from the EU legislators. The text will officially become law once it is signed by Presidents of the European Parliament and of the Council and published in the Official Journal of the EU. This could take place within the next two to four weeks. However, the law will have phased effective dates, with the first obligations (i.e., the rules on prohibited AI systems) becoming effective at the end of this year.Continue Reading EU AI Act Is Now Adopted
NIS2: Preparing for EU’s New Cybersecurity Rules






The European Union (EU) has revised its Cybersecurity Directive (NIS2). The new rules will apply to a wide range of companies in many sectors, create new cybersecurity obligations, and impose high fines for noncompliance. EU countries have until October 17, 2024, to transpose the new rules. As the deadline approaches, companies should assess the impact on their cybersecurity strategy. This alert summarizes the key obligations for businesses.Continue Reading NIS2: Preparing for EU’s New Cybersecurity Rules