IRS Information Collection Activities - OMB Review Comment Request

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has submitted an information collection request for review by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). This notice requests public comments on the information collection requirements related to practice before the IRS.

IRS Form 8233 Comment Request

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is requesting public comments on Form 8233, which relates to exemption from withholding. The comment period closes on May 11, 2026.

IRS Form 8703 Comment Request

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has published a notice requesting public comments on Form 8703. The comment period is open until May 11, 2026, allowing stakeholders to provide input on the information collection activity.

IRS Seeks Comments on Taxpayer Burden Surveys

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has published a notice in the Federal Register seeking public comments on its taxpayer burden surveys. The comment period is open until May 11, 2026. This action is part of the IRS's ongoing efforts to assess and potentially reduce the burden on taxpayers.

UK Legal Sector Cyber Threat Report

The UK's National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) has released a cyber threat report for the legal sector, detailing common threats and providing guidance for law firms of all sizes to enhance their resilience. The report highlights the extent to which the sector is being targeted, with an average of four nationally significant cyber attacks occurring weekly across the UK.

NCSC Paper on Assessing 'Forgivable' vs 'Unforgivable' Vulnerabilities

The UK's National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) has published a paper proposing a method to assess software vulnerabilities as 'forgivable' or 'unforgivable'. The research aims to help vendors eradicate common vulnerability classes by making top-level mitigations easier to implement.

NCSC Assessment: Impact of AI on Cyber Threats 2027

The UK's National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) has released an assessment detailing how Artificial Intelligence (AI) is expected to significantly increase cyber threats by 2027. The report highlights that AI will make intrusion operations more effective and efficient, potentially leading to a digital divide in system vulnerability.

NCSC Report: AI to Increase Cyber Attack Volume and Impact

The UK's National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) has released a report assessing the near-term impact of Artificial Intelligence on the cyber threat. The assessment concludes that AI will almost certainly increase the volume and impact of cyber attacks over the next two years, though the effect will be uneven across different threat actors.

Active Cyber Defence Programme - Sixth Year Report

The UK's National Cyber Security Centre has published the sixth-year report on its Active Cyber Defence (ACD) programme. The report details findings on how the programme has protected the UK from cyber attacks since its launch in 2017.

PIC/S EU GMP Guide Revision of Chapter 1 on Pharmaceutical Quality System

The European Commission and PIC/S are jointly consulting on a revision to Chapter 1 of the EU GMP Guide concerning Pharmaceutical Quality Systems. The update aligns with ICH Q9(R1) on Quality Risk Management and aims to enhance regulatory frameworks, ensure medicine quality, and mitigate supply chain risks.