GRC Report Staff

Frankfurt Chosen as Host for EU Anti-Money Laundering Authority

Frankfurt has been selected as the headquarters for the European Union's Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism Authority (AMLA). The decision was made through a joint vote on Thursday by Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) and EU ambassadors.

Attorney General Merrick B. Garland Designates Jonathan Mayer as the Justice Department’s First Chief AI Officer

Attorney General Merrick B. Garland announced today the appointment of Jonathan Mayer as the Justice Department’s first Chief Science and Technology Advisor and Chief Artificial Intelligence (AI) Officer.

FTC Orders Avast to Pay $16.5 Million and Halt Sale of Browsing Data After Deceptive Practices

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has mandated that software provider Avast pays $16.5 million and cease the sale or licensing of web browsing data for advertising purposes. The settlement comes as a response to charges asserting that Avast, along with its subsidiaries, violated privacy commitments by selling user data despite assuring customers that its products would safeguard them from online tracking.

California Attorney General Bonta Announces DoorDash Settlement Over Privacy Violations

California Attorney General Rob Bonta revealed a settlement with DoorDash, concluding an investigation that exposed the company's breaches of the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and the California Online Privacy Protection Act (CalOPPA).

Industrial Sector Ransomware Attacks Surge by 50% in 2023, Dragos Inc. Report Reveals

In a recent report by industrial cybersecurity firm Dragos Inc., alarming statistics indicate a 50% increase in ransomware attacks targeting the industrial sector in 2023. The report, titled "The Importance of Industrial Cybersecurity," underscores the critical role cybersecurity plays in safeguarding industrial operations as companies embrace digital transformation.

Acting Comptroller of the Currency Addresses Financial Stability Risks in Banking and Commerce at Vanderbilt University

In a recent talk at Vanderbilt University, Michael Hsu, Acting Comptroller of the Currency, delved into the critical issue of managing risks in the financial sector, particularly concerning the blurring lines between banking and commerce. The event, hosted by Professor Morgan Ricks, provided Hsu with a platform to share insights gained from his extensive experience, spanning the 2008 Global Financial Crisis to his current role overseeing the federal banking system.

Airbus Sets Ambitious Production Targets Despite Ongoing Supply Chain Challenges

Airbus has recently outlined plans to increase aircraft deliveries to customers in 2024, despite grappling with persistent supply chain disruptions. The European aerospace giant revealed robust results for its commercial aircraft business in its latest annual earnings report, signaling optimism for the coming year with a target of 800 commercial aircraft deliveries—65 more than the previous year.