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.
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.
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.
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The Scottish Government's response to the Independent Expert Group report highlights ethical and secure public sector data use. The initiative aims to enhance transparency, foster collaboration, and unlock benefits for communities through responsible data-sharing practices.
India’s draft Digital Personal Data Protection Rules 2025 by MeitY focus on safeguarding personal data, regulating cross-border transfers, and introducing consent management mechanisms. Public consultation is encouraging feedback to refine the proposed regulations.
The European Commission has proposed measures requiring Apple to improve device interoperability and transparency with third-party developers under the Digital Markets Act.
The U.S. Department of Justice adopts rules targeting foreign adversaries’ access to Americans’ sensitive data, introducing strict controls, compliance protocols, and licensing mechanisms to manage national security risks.
New Zealand’s Privacy Commissioner has unveiled a draft Biometric Processing Privacy Code, introducing stricter transparency rules, proportionality tests, and safeguards for biometric data use. The consultation invites public input before the code’s anticipated 2025 implementation.
The Philippines' National Privacy Commission has introduced new guidelines mandating child-friendly privacy measures, including default high privacy settings, age assurance mechanisms, and clear, accessible notices, to safeguard children's personal data across various digital platforms.
The European Commission launched unannounced inspections into data centre construction firms, investigating alleged anticompetitive practices, including no-poach agreements and cartel behaviour, under EU antitrust rules.
The EU has reached an agreement on new proposals to simplify data sharing and reduce reporting requirements for businesses in financial services, aiming to enhance efficiency, cut administrative costs, and support cross-border operations.
The Scottish Government will ban mobile messaging apps like WhatsApp on official devices by spring 2025, following Emma Martins independent review. The policy includes updated guidance and training to enhance security, records management, and communication transparency within government operations.
The ICO's draft guidance on storage and access technologies offers updated rules for cookies and similar tools, focusing on consent, transparency, and accountability. Businesses must align with these standards to protect user privacy and maintain trust in digital practices.
The House of Lords has concluded its Committee stage review of the Data (Use and Access) Bill, debating amendments on AI's impact on children, national security risks, and compliance with copyright law. Report stage is scheduled for 21 January 2025.
The UK’s International Agreements Committee highlights the need for strategic policies on digital trade, emphasising data flow governance, source code provisions, and global collaboration.
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