We are pleased to announce that the 2026 Global Data & Cyber Handbook is now available. This essential resource for businesses navigating the complex landscape of data and cyber regulation covers key data and cyber laws in over 50 jurisdictions.
The latest edition provides expanded overviews and comparative insights, offering a clear view of the increasingly intricate web of global data privacy and cybersecurity requirements. Our handbook examines key data and cyber regulatory developments impacting AI, the regulation of non‑personal data and company data, regulatory approaches and enforcement, available remedies and penalties, and restrictions on cross-border data transfers.
These insights come at a critical time. Our Global Disputes Forecast 2026 shows that cybersecurity and data privacy remain top concerns for in-house lawyers worldwide.
- Cybersecurity and data privacy disputes are the top concern, with 43% of senior lawyers citing these as a risk for the coming year.
- Similarly, cybersecurity and data privacy also stand out in the investigations landscape, with 55% of senior lawyers citing them as a significant risk in 2026.
- Addressing the inevitability of cyber risk necessitates comprehensive legal guidance to ensure effective data protection and the implementation of sound AI governance frameworks.