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New York: draft regulations to amend general business law and address ''hateful conduct" on social media
Implemented AB 7865 including complaint mechanism requirement
On 3 December 2022, the Bill A7865A requiring online platforms to establish a complaint mechanism is implemented. In particular, the Act defines hateful conduct and directs social media platforms operating in New York to provide and maintain a clear…
Directive on consumer credits
Reached Council and Parliament agreement Directive on consumer credit agreements establishing new consumer protection regulation in the credit industry
On 2 December 2022, the European Council and European Parliament reached a provisional agreement on a new Directive that repeals and replaces the 2008 directive on consumer credit agreements. The new Directive offers protection at the European level…
ICO Statutory Review of Personal Data Processing in Journalism
Closed consultation on Phase 2 of ICO Statutory Review of Personal Data Processing in Journalism
On 2 December 2022, the UK Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) closed its consultation on the processing of personal data for journalistic purposes under Phase 2 of its Statutory Review of the relevant provisions of the Data Protection Act. The …
Guidelines on identifying a Controller or Processor’s Lead Supervisory Authority
Consultation closed on EDPB Guidelines on identifying a Controller or Processor’s lead Supervisory Authority
On 2 December 2022, the public consultation on European Data Protection Board's guidelines on identifying a controller or processor's supervisory authority was closed. The guidelines clarify how the lead supervisory authority is identified in cross-…
Anti-fraud requirements in Anti-Telecom and Network Fraud Law
Anti-Telecom and Internet Fraud draft law implemented
On 1 December 2022, the draft Law on Anti-Telecom and Internet Fraud entered into force. Telecom and network fraud has steadily increased in China and this law aims to increase punishment but also set specific prevention systems in place to protect…
Service Access Restrictions in Anti-Telecom and Network Fraud Law
Implemented Anti-Telecom and Internet Fraud law containing Service Access Restrictions
On 1 December 2022, the draft Law on Anti-Telecom and Internet Fraud is implemented. The law stipulates standards for the telecom, internet, and financial sector to limit online frauds. According to the law, internet service providers and telecom se…
Subsidies and industrial policy measures in European Chips Act
Adopted of Council's general approach on the Chips Act including subsidies and industrial policies measures
On 1 December 2022, the Council of the European Union adopted its general approach for the "Proposal for a Regulation establishing a framework of measures for strengthening Europe's semiconductor ecosystem (Chips Act)". The Chips Act aims to address…
Investigation into Drizly for alleged cybersecurity failures
Closed consultation on FTC Settlement with Drizly for Cybersecurity Failures
On 1 December 2022, the US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) closed the consultation on its proposed order against the alcohol delivery service provider Drizly after coming to a settlement agreement regarding the FTC's investigation of Drizly's failure…
Data protection obligations in Data Protection Act, 2021
MICT closes public consultation on draft Data Protection Bill including data protection obligations
On 30 November 2022, the Namibian Ministry of Information and Communication Technology (MICT) closed its public consultation on the draft Data Protection Bill including data protection obligations. The Bill sets out data protection obligations of da…
Establishment of Data Protection Supervisory Authority in Data Protection Act, 2021
MICT closes public consultation on draft Data Protection Bill including establishment of Data Protection Supervisory Authority
On 30 November 2022, the Namibian Ministry of Information and Communication Technology (MICT) closed its public consultation on the draft Data Protection Bill. The Bill aims to establish a "Data Protection Supervisory Authority" and define its respe…