In August 2026, the EU Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) entered a critical implementation preparation phase. The European Commission issued guidance on the application of the CRA, using numerous examples to clarify issues such as scope, support periods, risk assessments, and reporting obligations, and confirmed that the reporting obligations under Article 14 will apply to all products within the scope o...[+more]
On May 7, 2026, the Council of the European Union and negotiators from the European Parliament reached a provisional agreement on simplifying certain provisions of the AI Act. The key measures include postponing the application dates for rules concerning high-risk AI systems: rules applicable to stand-alone high-risk AI systems are proposed to apply from December 2, 2027, while rules applicable to...[+more]
Australia will mandatorily implement the Cyber Security (Security Standards for Smart Devices) Rules 2025 on March 4, 2026. The rules apply to internet-connected smart devices sold in Australia. The regulation focuses on requirements for password security, vulnerability/security issue reporting, clearly defined support periods and security updates, and requires manufacturers to publish and retain ...[+more]
