Wiley Connect is a blog by @WileyRein that explores the rapidly emerging legal, regulatory, and business complexities of technology.

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SBA is proposing a major overhaul to 8(a) eligibility—eliminating the “rebuttable presumption” and introducing a new test for social disadvantage. Read more: bit.ly/4emfEkp #GovCon #SBA
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States are expanding data broker registration laws and enforcement while enacting new prohibitions on the sale of geolocation and minors' data. Companies that monetize consumer data should reassess their compliance obligations. Read more: bit.ly/4eg4622 #DataBrokers
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The FCC's Cybersecurity Workshop for Broadcasters addressed evolving cyber threats and practical resilience steps – from defense-in-depth strategies to new CIRCIA reporting obligations. Read more: bit.ly/3PIT3qd #FCC #Broadcasting #CyberResilience #CIRCIA
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Employers are increasingly using AI in hiring, raising evolving legal risks under state and federal law. New requirements around transparency, bias, and oversight are emerging alongside existing obligations. Read more: bit.ly/43qWdlj #AIRegulation #EmploymentLaw
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This week, the Signal Shift series explores key developments shaping the future of spectrum—from FCC auctions and secondary market transactions to emerging Direct-to-Device capabilities. Watch now: bit.ly/4uPzqeS #Spectrum #Wireless #FCC
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Introducing Signal Shift, a new series examining the legal, policy, and market forces reshaping the wireless ecosystem. Episode one explores the FCC’s expanding role in national security and why it matters far beyond telecom. Watch: bit.ly/4eFsb4r
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AI is reshaping how zero‑day vulnerabilities are discovered – and exploited. Shorter exploitation timelines mean higher risk for organizations and greater pressure for faster patching, stronger defenses, and response readiness. Read more: bit.ly/4wfKByZ #Cybersecurity
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Utah has amended its App Store Accountability Act, delaying compliance until May 6, 2027 and shifting enforcement to private lawsuits only. The changes affect app stores and developers subject to age verification and parental consent rules. bit.ly/49lsPjM #WileyConnect
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As AI systems move from generating outputs to taking real‑world actions, new governance and legal risks emerge. Agentic AI raises questions about delegated authority, human oversight, auditability, and accountability across systems. bit.ly/424ddNT #WileyConnect
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Congress is again approaching a deadline to extend Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act, renewing uncertainty for communications and remote computing service providers. Read more: bit.ly/4vMXz7g #FISA #NationalSecurity
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A federal court has enjoined the Department of War’s alleged designation of a domestic AI vendor as a national security supply chain risk, following a dispute over limits on government use of AI technologies. Read more: bit.ly/48riZfN #AI #GovernmentContracts
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The FCC has proposed sweeping changes to its numbering and number resale rules aimed at curbing illegal robocalls, with new certification, reporting, and oversight requirements for service providers and resellers. Read more: bit.ly/4bR5s3i #TelecomRegulation
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The FTC recently convened a workshop on evaluating consumer injuries and benefits in the data‑driven economy, offering insight into how the agency may assess privacy and data practices through an evidence‑based, consumer‑choice lens. Read more: bit.ly/409Jtyc
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Congress’s one‑year extension of CISA 2015 provides critical continuity for the public‑private cybersecurity collaboration that underpins the United States’ national cyber defense. Read more: bit.ly/4cjMDXb #CISA2015 #Cybersecurity #NationalSecurity
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Quantum computing is accelerating the need for organizations to transition from traditional encryption to post‑quantum cryptography, and recent federal actions underscore the urgency of beginning that process now. Read more: bit.ly/3MkEgjE
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The NIST's latest draft cybersecurity guidance gives government contractors a valuable chance to weigh in on how cloud security configurations should be implemented across federal environments. Read more: bit.ly/3Nb0PY8 #Cybersecurity #GovernmentContracts

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The Trump Administration’s National Security Strategy (NSS) sets the stage for major shifts that will shape private sector priorities and aim to strengthen America’s competitive edge in 2026 and beyond. Read more: bit.ly/3KZZUJo #NationalSecurityStrategy
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The California Senate's new bill, the Defending Californians’ Act (DCA), introduces significant new requirements for data brokers, including expanded disclosures and mandatory audits. Read more: bit.ly/45df8RV #Privacy #California #DataBrokers

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The holiday season is a time of celebration, but it’s also a prime opportunity for cyber threat actors. Now is an ideal moment to review your organization’s cybersecurity policies, procedures, and personnel readiness. Read more: bit.ly/3L5Bm1t #Cybersecurity

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Brandon Hinton, Senior Engineering Advisor at Wiley, spoke at the University of Kansas on the future of spectrum engineering – sharing insights on how innovation in spectrum management is shaping connectivity and driving progress. #SpectrumEngineering #NextGenEngineers
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