ADCG on Privacy & Cybersecurity

US Government Blacklists Israeli Spyware Company

Episode Summary

This week co-hosts Jerry Buckley and Jody Westby discuss the U.S. Government’s recent action in blacklisting an Israeli spyware company, NSO Group. The move prohibits U.S. companies from selling technology to NSO Group and its subsidiaries. This was the first time the Administration has taken such action against an ally, claiming the company’s software violates human rights and U.S. national security interests. Listen to this episode to get Jody Westby’s analysis of the move and what it means for technology companies and diplomacy.

Episode Notes

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Jerry Buckley | jbuckley@buckleyfirm.com

Jody Westby | westby@globalcyberrisk.com

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