By Kyle Brasseur2024-05-22T16:35:00
The director of the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) Division of Corporation Finance issued a statement addressing early inconsistencies observed under the agency’s new cybersecurity incident disclosure rule.
Erik Gerding cautioned companies against using the new 8-K filing item under the rule (Item 1.05) meant for reporting incidents deemed to be material for disclosing matters that might be material or where materiality was already ruled out.
Instead, he advised companies use another item (e.g., Item 8.01) to share such updates in order to avoid the potential for investor confusion.
2024-06-20T14:45:00Z By Jeff Dale
A business communications and marketing services company agreed to pay more than $2 million to settle charges levied by the Securities and Exchange Commission over cybersecurity-related control violations.
2024-05-16T19:10:00Z By Aaron Nicodemus
The Securities and Exchange Commission will require broker-dealers and registered investment advisers to adopt written policies and procedures for handling data breaches of customer data and notify affected customers within 30 days.
2024-05-14T12:00:00Z By Adrianne Appel
Large public companies say they are prepared to comply with the disclosure requirements of the SEC’s new cybersecurity incident rule, according to a survey conducted by Compliance Week and DLA Piper, but concerns exist that those reports could enhance the threat of future cyberattacks.
2025-08-22T19:05:00Z By Adrianne Appel
Businesses operating in California will need to meet new, first-in-the-nation privacy requirements for cybersecurity, risk assessments, and automated decision-making technology, under a large expansion of rules by the state.
2025-08-18T17:44:00Z By Aly McDevitt
The U.S. Department of Justice has filed two lawsuits against the California Air Resources Board, claiming it no longer has the legal right to enforce strict emissions rules for heavy-duty trucks.
2025-08-14T15:13:00Z By Ruth Prickett
Navigating tariffs and sanctions is becoming a core part of compliance for many companies. As the U.S. and others use economic policies for political aims, compliance teams must adapt to this new geoeconomic trend.
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