South Korea Overhauls PIPA with 10% Turnover Fines and CEO Accountability

South Korea has significantly amended its Personal Information Protection Act (PIPA), introducing fines up to 10% of total turnover and assigning direct supervisory liability to CEOs. These changes, effective September 11, 2026, aim to strengthen deterrence and promote proactive data protection investment.

HITRUST CSF v11.6 Assessment Creation Deadline

HITRUST has announced deadlines for creating and submitting e1 and i1 assessments using CSF v11.6.0. The ability to create new assessments using v11.6.0 will be disabled on March 31, 2026, and submission will be disabled on June 30, 2026.

HITRUST CSF v11.6 Assessment Creation Deadline

HITRUST has announced that effective August 22, 2025, all new e1 and i1 assessments must be created using CSF v11.6.0. Existing assessments using v11.5.1 can still be submitted, with a future deadline to be announced.

HITRUST CSF v11.7.0 Release Notes

HITRUST has released version 11.7.0 of its Common Security Framework (CSF), effective December 18, 2025. This update includes new authoritative sources, consolidation of requirement statements, and modifications to the e1 and i1 assessment baselines.

HITRUST Assessment Handbook v1.2 Updates Released

HITRUST has released version 1.2 of its Assessment Handbook, introducing updates to procedures for evidence generation, testing expectations, reporting, and inheritance eligibility. These changes will be enforced for assessments submitted on or after April 15, 2026.

HITRUST 2025 H2 Threat Analysis on AI Tactics and Assessments

HITRUST released its 2025 H2 Cyber Threat Adaptive Report, indicating that its e1, i1, and r2 assessments effectively mitigate top attack techniques, including AI-driven tactics. The report analyzed threat indicators, intelligence articles, and breaches, mapping data to the MITRE ATT&CK framework.

AMA Survey on Trust in Health Information

A recent survey highlights that Americans continue to trust physicians and medical organizations, like the AMA, for health information, despite declining confidence in federal health agencies. The AMA emphasizes its commitment to providing accurate, evidence-based guidance to patients.

Physician AI Use Doubles, Confidence Grows Amid Skill Loss Concerns

The American Medical Association's latest survey reveals that 81% of physicians now use AI in their practices, a significant increase from 38% in 2023. While confidence in AI's clinical benefits grows, concerns persist regarding potential skill loss and patient interpretation of results without physician oversight.

MedPAC Recommends Medicare Physician Payment Increase

The Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC) recommended that Congress increase Medicare physician payments by an additional 0.5 percent for 2027. The American Medical Association (AMA) welcomed the recommendation, highlighting the need for stable payments to protect patient access to care.

ISO 20022 Payments Standard Deadline Approaching

SWIFT has issued a notice reminding financial institutions that the ISO 20022 standard for cross-border payments will become mandatory on November 22, 2025, ending the coexistence period with older MT formats. Institutions must complete their migration and testing to avoid disruptions and potential charges.