Key Public Policy Developments Around the World
On June 29, 2026, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in Trump v. Slaughter that statutory “for-cause” removal protections for Commissioners of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) unconstitutionally impair the President’s authority over Executive policy-making functions of the U.S. Government. Slaughter provides new authority for the view that the…
Continue Reading The CPSC Under Presidential Control: Implications of Trump v. Slaughter2026 has been a dynamic year so far for federal regulation of automotive safety. Federal regulators have demonstrated a sustained commitment to regulatory reform and innovation, while simultaneously advancing efforts to facilitate the deployment of autonomous vehicles. Congress has also renewed its focus on vehicle safety and automation…
Continue Reading Federal Vehicle Safety at Midyear: Regulatory Relief, Legislative Momentum, and the Road to the Broader AV DeploymentIn what continues to be a busy year for genetic privacy developments, Rhode Island has joined the growing number of states regulating direct-to-consumer (“DTC”) genetic testing with its recently enacted genetic privacy law, S 2203. With S 2203, Rhode Island is the fifth state to enact genetic privacy legislation this year, following Utah, South Dakota, Connecticut, and Vermont.
Continue Reading Rhode Island Enacts Genetic Privacy LawOn June 22, 2026, the White House released two Executive Orders (EOs) on quantum technologies: Securing the Nation Against Advanced Cryptographic Attacks (EO 14412) and Ushering in the Next Frontier of Quantum Innovation (EO 14413). Through the first EO, the White House seeks “to safeguard America’s most sensitive data, [U.S.] critical infrastructure, and the digital economy that drives jobs and growth.” (For further reading on this topic, our Post-Quantum Cryptography: A Practical Guide provides a high-level overview of steps organizations should consider to move toward post-quantum cryptography (PQC) to protect their systems.) The second EO, in comparison, seeks “to supercharge U.S. innovation in quantum technologies.” Together, these EOs reflect a continued U.S. government focus on core themes in the quantum space — security and innovation.
Continue Reading Trump Administration Releases Two Executive Orders on QuantumVermont recently enacted two privacy bills to regulate health-related information. These include H.639, a genetic privacy bill regulating direct-to-consumer genetic testing companies, and the Vermont Data Privacy and Online Surveillance Act (S.71), a comprehensive privacy law that extends heightened protections to “consumer health data.” You can read our full analysis of S.71 here.
Continue Reading Vermont Enacts Privacy Legislation to Regulate Health-Related InformationA key benefit of quantum computing is that it may, in the future, enable a very substantial increase in computing power. This could create significant benefits, in the life sciences and financial services sectors (see our prior posts on the potential implications for these sectors here and here). However, it also creates potential risks. In particular, it could lead to the breaking of many of the encryption methods currently used by governments and businesses alike. As commercially-viable quantum computers become an increasing reality, organisations must prioritise “quantum readiness” and specifically migration to post-quantum cryptography (“PQC”).
In this post, we set out a brief overview of the main steps that regulators and industry bodies (including the U.S. National Institute of Standards and Technology (“NIST”), the UK National Cyber Security Centre (“NCSC”), and the EU Agency for Cybersecurity (“ENISA”)) have indicated businesses should take to move towards PQC and protect their data and systems from the risks posed by quantum computing.
Continue Reading Post-Quantum Cryptography: A Practical GuideSince our prior post on Singapore’s Model AI Governance Framework for Agentic AI, Singapore’s Infocomm Media Development Authority (“IMDA”) has published an updated version (Version 1.5) (the “Updated Framework”), incorporating feedback from over 60 organizations.
The Updated Framework, published on May 20, 2026, retains the same four-pillar structure—(1) assess and bound the risks upfront, (2) make humans meaningfully accountable, (3) implement technical controls and processes, and (4) enable end-user responsibility—but expands the guidance in several notable respects. These include a new discussion of multi-agent systemic risks, more granular guidance on technical controls, and real-world case studies illustrating how the Framework can be applied across sectors. We summarize some of the key updates below.
Continue Reading Singapore Updates Model AI Governance Framework for Agentic AIOn May 26, 2026, the French data protection authority (“CNIL”) published updated versions of its Reference Methodology 001 (“MR-001”, available here in French) and Reference Methodology 003 (“MR-003”, available here in French), two key frameworks governing the processing of personal data in the context of health research.
Continue Reading CNIL Updates Two Standards For Health Research (MR-001 and MR-003)As the election season intensifies, companies face a rapidly evolving landscape of regulatory, compliance, and reputational considerations. With heightened scrutiny on political engagement, lobbying, campaign finance, and communications, organizations must be prepared to navigate complex and fast-moving legal requirements.
Drawing on our deep experience in election and political law, public…
Continue Reading Covington Launches Election Year ToolkitOn June 12, 2026, the European Commission (“Commission”) launched its public consultation on guidelines (“Guidelines”) that will significantly shape the implementation of the EU’s Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (“CSDDD;” more details about the CSDDD available here). The consultation, presented in the form of a detailed questionnaire, is open…
Continue Reading European Commission Seeks Public Input on CSDDD Guidelines: What to Watch