Quantum computers are revolutionizing technology by leveraging qubits to solve problems far beyond the reach of classical computers. IBM is set to deploy a nine-foot-tall Q System One in Germany in partnership with the Fraunhofer Society, backed by a €650 million government investment. This cutting-edge technology has applications in healthcare, finance, materials science, and cryptography, while raising important legal and data privacy considerations under regulations like GDPR.

Colorado’s Protections for Consumer Data Privacy Act requires businesses, including employers, banks, healthcare providers, insurers, and online companies, to notify individuals of data breaches within 30 days. While more lenient than the EU’s GDPR 72-hour rule, the law strengthens consumer privacy protections and mandates detailed disclosure of compromised personal identifying information (PII).