California introduced Bill AB 1018 to regulate automated decision systems impacting employment, education, housing, and healthcare. The Bill mandates performance evaluations, independent audits, and consumer disclosures to ensure accountability and transparent decision-making.
On 28 February 2025, Japan’s Cabinet announced significant plans to introduce a Bill to promote research, development, and practical application of artificial intelligence technologies. The legislation focuses on transparency, protection of rights, and international cooperation.
Canada’s Office of the Privacy Commissioner has opened an investigation into social media platform X after a complaint regarding its handling of data. The probe focuses on breaches of PIPEDA through training artificial intelligence models.
European Central Bank expands distributed ledger settlement possibilities by linking these transactions with central bank money. This approach seeks to promote a secure foundation for tokenised trading, while opening pathways for cross-border and foreign exchange operations.
Italy has enforced new rules requiring digital devices to support parental control apps, ensuring parents can monitor children's online activity. The law also prevents companies from using collected data for advertising or profiling, strengthening privacy protections.
The European Commission and the European Board for Digital Services support a revised Code of Conduct to counter illegal hate speech online. Integrated with the Digital Services Act, it mandates stricter reporting, monitoring, and transparency from online platforms.
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California introduced Bill AB 1018 to regulate automated decision systems impacting employment, education, housing, and healthcare. The Bill mandates performance evaluations, independent audits, and consumer disclosures to ensure accountability and transparent decision-making.
On 28 February 2025, Japan’s Cabinet announced significant plans to introduce a Bill to promote research, development, and practical application of artificial intelligence technologies. The legislation focuses on transparency, protection of rights, and international cooperation.
Canada’s Office of the Privacy Commissioner has opened an investigation into social media platform X after a complaint regarding its handling of data. The probe focuses on breaches of PIPEDA through training artificial intelligence models.
The European Commission recently submitted a proposal for an EU Blueprint on cybersecurity crisis management. The recommendation outlines response mechanisms, promotes Union, and calls for collaboration between civilian authorities and military partners.
The European Data Protection Board has broadened its task force to include DeepSeek alongside other advanced AI systems, establishing a quick response team to support national data protection authorities in enforcing privacy rules effectively nationwide.
Australia’s eSafety Commissioner ordered Telegram to pay AUD 1 million for ignoring transparency obligations. Officials requested details on terrorist and child sexual content steps, but Telegram delayed months, triggering enforcement under the Online Safety Act.
The CFPB seeks to categorise certain data brokers as consumer reporting agencies under Regulation V. Doing so would tighten obligations, require more transparency, and ensure consumers can see, correct, and control their own information.
Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry published a new AI contract checklist to help companies handle AI safely and effectively. It covers data protection, intellectual property rights, and legal considerations for domestic and international agreements
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has launched a Crypto Task Force to develop clear regulatory guidelines, streamline registration processes, and coordinate with federal agencies. This initiative aims to balance innovation with strong investor protection measures.
Sarcuni v bZx DAO (2023) explores liability within Decentralised Autonomous Organisations (DAOs), highlighting legal challenges in defining DAO membership as a general partnership and addressing security negligence in crypto protocols leading to substantial financial losses.
Thailand’s SEC has proposed new advertising rules for digital asset businesses. The draft amendments focus on improved warning messages, clearer social media standards, and responsible advertising practices to facilitate investor protection and transparency in the growing digital asset market.
Digital assets and electronic trade documents raise complex private international law challenges. Jurisdictional uncertainties and fragmented status across borders complicate their use in global trade, prompting urgent calls for harmonised legal frameworks to ensure reliability and predictability.
The European Commission recently submitted a proposal for an EU Blueprint on cybersecurity crisis management. The recommendation outlines response mechanisms, promotes Union, and calls for collaboration between civilian authorities and military partners.
Australia’s eSafety Commissioner ordered Telegram to pay AUD 1 million for ignoring transparency obligations. Officials requested details on terrorist and child sexual content steps, but Telegram delayed months, triggering enforcement under the Online Safety Act.
China's new rules on military content sharing impose tighter guidelines on what can be posted online. The rules mandate platforms to follow official sources, banning misinformation while promoting government-approved perspectives on national defence, history, and military achievements.
South Korea’s Fair Trade Commission has initiated a consent resolution with Kakao over allegations of unfair supplier practices on its platform. The investigation revealed increased supplier costs linked to mandatory delivery models and higher commission fees.
The CFPB seeks to categorise certain data brokers as consumer reporting agencies under Regulation V. Doing so would tighten obligations, require more transparency, and ensure consumers can see, correct, and control their own information.
House Bill H.210, introduced in Vermont, outlines new guidelines for digital platforms handling minors’ data. By mandating default high-privacy settings and transparent practices, legislators aim to reduce risks of emotional harm and excessive data harvesting.
Both GDPR and HIPAA are key regulations focused on protecting sensitive data. GDPR applies to personal data of EU residents, while HIPAA governs healthcare data in the U.S. Organisations must comply with both for international operations.
Face recognition biometric attendance systems are transforming attendance tracking across industries, improving efficiency and accuracy. From corporate offices to remote teams, these solutions streamline processes while they must ensure compliance with privacy regulations.
California introduced Bill AB 1018 to regulate automated decision systems impacting employment, education, housing, and healthcare. The Bill mandates performance evaluations, independent audits, and consumer disclosures to ensure accountability and transparent decision-making.
On 28 February 2025, Japan’s Cabinet announced significant plans to introduce a Bill to promote research, development, and practical application of artificial intelligence technologies. The legislation focuses on transparency, protection of rights, and international cooperation.
Canada’s Office of the Privacy Commissioner has opened an investigation into social media platform X after a complaint regarding its handling of data. The probe focuses on breaches of PIPEDA through training artificial intelligence models.
The European Data Protection Board has broadened its task force to include DeepSeek alongside other advanced AI systems, establishing a quick response team to support national data protection authorities in enforcing privacy rules effectively nationwide.
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