4 days agoProposed EU Cloud Act Sets Sovereignty Levels for Public-Sector Services
The proposed EU Cloud and AI Development Act would create four cloud-sovereignty assurance levels for public-sector procurement, with potential requirements for data location, foreign access, and service continuity. Contractors serving European and U.S. markets should assess the proposal separately from U.S. FOCI and FedRAMP obligations; the analysis also notes proposed FOCI-related provisions for certain unclassified Department of War work above $5 million.
103 days agoDepartment of War Proposes Expanded FOCI Requirements for Unclassified Defense Contracts
The Department of War (DoW) is seeking to expand Foreign Ownership, Control, or Influence (FOCI) disclosure obligations to unclassified contracts over $5 million. Concurrent congressional reforms could reduce this threshold to $500,000, increasing compliance pressures for defense contractors and enhancing government oversight of foreign influence risks.
140 days agoDoW Proposes Expanded FOCI Disclosure for Defense Contracts Over $5 Million
The Department of War is proposing changes to FOCI disclosure requirements, now including unclassified contracts over $5 million. This development aims to mitigate foreign influence across the defense sector, particularly impacting smaller businesses and requiring updated compliance processes for stakeholders.
