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Year in Focus: Key Cybersecurity and Privacy Developments in 2024
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- L. Rush Atkinson
- John P. Carlin
- Jeh Charles Johnson
- John Patten
- Jeannie S. Rhee
- Peter Carey
- Alex Zapalowski
- Charlie Burrell
- Neil Chitrao
- Matthew J. Disler
- Uche Eseonu
- Corey Goldstein
- Thomas E. Nielsen
- Cole A. Rabinowitz
- Emily S. Shah
- Cybersecurity & Data Protection
- National Security & CFIUS
- Artificial Intelligence
- Digital Technology
In 2024, the cybersecurity and data privacy landscape evolved rapidly as companies worked to keep pace with pervasive cyber threats and evolving regulatory measures. In this review, we discuss 10 key legal developments from the past year that have shaped the data security landscape.
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John Carlin to Co-host Cybersecurity Law Workshop at the IAPP Global Privacy Summit
Cybersecurity & Data Protection Co-Chair John Carlin will co-host a workshop, “Cybersecurity Law: Risk, Resiliency and Compliance,” at the IAPP Global Privacy Summit 2025.
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John Carlin and Rush Atkinson to Discuss New DOJ Rule on Trans-Border Data Flows
Cybersecurity & Data Protection Co-Chair John Carlin and litigation partner Rush Atkinson will participate in a LinkedIn Live broadcast, “Major New U.S. Rule on Trans-Border Data Flows,” hosted by the International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP).
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Cybersecurity Leader Secureworks to Be Acquired by Sophos
Paul, Weiss is advising Secureworks, a global cybersecurity leader, in its $859 million all-cash take-private acquisition by cybersecurity provider Sophos, a portfolio company of Thoma Bravo.
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John Carlin Discusses Cybersecurity Threats at Munich Security Conference
National Security and Cybersecurity & Data Protection Chair John Carlin participated in a conversation on “Cyberespionage and Cyber Warfare” at the Munich Security Conference 2025 on February 15.
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White House Releases Executive Order to Strengthen and Promote Cybersecurity Innovation
In one of its final actions, on January 16 the Biden Administration issued an Executive Order on “Strengthening and Promoting Innovation in the Nation’s Cybersecurity,” focusing on leveraging federal procurement processes to enhance cybersecurity defenses, among other efforts.
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John Carlin to Moderate Cybersecurity Law & Compliance Panel at ACI Cybersecurity Conference
Cybersecurity & Data Protection Co-Chair John Carlin will moderate a panel, “Cyber and Corporate Governance: Perspectives from Board Members on Priorities and Expectations,” as part of the American Conference Institute’s annual Cybersecurity Law and Compliance conference.
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Crypto Companies Launch Nonprofit to Share Unbiased Information and Advance Security Initiatives
Paul, Weiss advised on the formation of the Crypto Information Sharing and Analysis Center, a 501(c)(6) not-for-profit association of organizations dedicated to advancing security initiatives across the crypto ecosystem.
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Awards & Recognition
Paul, Weiss Recognized in Global Data Review’s GDR 100 Rankings
Global Data Review recognized Paul, Weiss in its GDR 100 rankings, which captures the capabilities, track record and market reputation of the world’s leading law firms in the field of data privacy and security.
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John Carlin and Jeannie Rhee Named to Cybersecurity Docket’s Incident Response 50 List
Cybersecurity Docket named Cybersecurity & Data Protection Co-chairs John Carlin and Jeannie Rhee to its annual “Incident Response 50” list, which celebrates the best data breach response lawyers in the business.
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John Carlin Discusses New Cybersecurity Trends on The Privacy Advisor Podcast
Cybersecurity & Data Privacy Co-Chair John Carlin discussed the latest trends in cybersecurity on the April 15 episode of The Privacy Advisor Podcast hosted by International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP) Editorial Director Jedidiah Bracy.
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John Carlin to Speak at CogX Leadership Summit
Cybersecurity & Data Protection Co-Chair John Carlin will participate in a panel, “Actionable Intelligence - How Advancing AI will Combat Cyber Crime,” as part of the CogX Leadership Summit.
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Paul, Weiss Files Amicus Brief on Behalf of Over 20 Former Senior Government Officials in Landmark SEC Enforcement Action Over Cybersecurity Disclosures
Paul, Weiss filed an amicus brief on behalf of over 20 senior former cybersecurity government officials.
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John Carlin Publishes Second Edition of Cybersecurity Law Fundamentals
Cybersecurity & Data Privacy Co-Chair John Carlin co-wrote the second edition of Cybersecurity Law Fundamentals alongside Professor James Dempsey, a former member of the U.S. Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight Board under President Obama and current senior policy advisor to the Stanford Program on Geopolitics, Technology and Governance.
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The DOJ, FBI Release Guidance Regarding New Form 8-K Cybersecurity Incident Reporting Requirements
The FBI and DOJ released guidance regarding the process by which companies affected by cyberattacks can request a delay in public disclosure requirements, and the approach the DOJ will take in determining whether a delay is warranted.
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