On March 9, 2022, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) released proposed amendments (the “Proposed Amendments”) aimed at enhancing and standardizing disclosure relating to cybersecurity risks and incidents. Under the existing regulatory framework, neither Regulation S-K nor Regulation S-X expressly requires that cybersecurity risk management procedures, cybersecurity risks or incidents be disclosed. However,
Laura D. Richman
SEC Proposes Amendments That Would Place New Cybersecurity Reporting and Disclosure Requirements on Public Companies
On March 9, 2022, the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) voted 3-1 to propose new rules and amendments under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 that would constitute the SEC’s first attempt to adopt specific rules to comprehensively regulate cybersecurity risk management, strategy, governance and incident reporting for public companies (“registrants”). The stated goals…
Cybersecurity and Data Privacy: Navigating a Constantly Changing Landscape
The cybersecurity and data privacy landscape continues to change, creating significant new risks for businesses across economic sectors. New types of litigation are emerging, new regulatory regimes are entering into force, and new laws promise yet further compliance challenges in the future. At the same time, a wide range of threat actors are launching more…
SEC Issues Updated Guidance on Cybersecurity Disclosures
On February 21, 2018, the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) published interpretive guidance to assist public companies in preparing disclosures about cybersecurity risks and incidents.1 The guidance updates and expands upon CF Disclosure Guidance: Topic No. 22, which was issued by the staff of the SEC’s Division of Corporation Finance (Staff)…