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Decree introducing registration requirement for virtual currency and digital wallets
Implementation of Decree introducing registration requirement for virtual currency and digital wallet service providers
On 18 May 2022, the Italian credit brokers organization (OAM) implements the decree introducing a mandatory registration requirement for virtual currency and digital wallet service providers operating in Italy. The dedicated section of the register …
EU-US Trade and Technology Council
Joint Statement on Second Ministerial Meeting of the EU-US Trade and Technology Council
On 16 May 2022, the European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and US President Joe Biden released a joint statement after the second ministerial meeting of the EU-US Trade and Technology Council (TTC) in Saclay, France. The two Presidents e…
CNIL Guidelines on "Cookie Walls"
Adopted CNIL Cookie Walls Guidelines
On 16 May 2022, the French personal data protection authority /Commission nationale de l'informatique et des libertés (CNIL)), published guidelines on the legality of "cookie walls". Cookie walls refer to making access to a website's content conditi…
EU Data Governance Act
Council adopts Data Governance Act
On 16 May 2022, the Council passed the Data Governance Act. The Data Governance Act (DGA) aims to improve data sharing trust, establish new EU laws on data marketplace neutrality, and make it easier to reuse some public-sector data. In important fie…
Local content requirement in Amendment of Film Act
Referendum on the Amendment to the Federal Act on Film Production and Film Culture passed
On 15 May 2022, the Referendum on the Amendment to the Federal Act on Film Production and Film Culture passed with over 58% of the votes. The Amendment to the Federal Act on Film Production and Film Culture will thus be implemented, introducing a re…
Investment in local content obligation in Amendment of Film Act
Referendum on the Amendment to the Federal Act on Film Production and Film Culture passed
On 15 May 2022, the Referendum on the Amendment to the Federal Act on Film Production and Film Culture passed with over 58% of the votes. The Amendment to the Federal Act on Film Production and Film Culture will thus be implemented, requiring compan…
EU-Japan Digital Partnership
Announced EU-Japan Digital Partnership
On 12 May 2022, the EU and Japan issued a joint statement on the conclusion of the EU-Japan Summit 2022, announcing the launch of the EU-Japan Digital Partnership. The partnership aims to facilitate cooperation regarding the digital economy, includi…
Digital Platform Commission Act
Introduced Digital Platform Commission Act
On 12 May 2022, the Digital Platform Commission Act was introduced to the US Senate. The Act aims to enhance oversight over digital platforms by establishing a commission consisting of five members, with the mandate to protect consumers, promote com…
Guidance on Recommended Model Contractual Clauses for Cross-Border Personal Data Transfers
Issued PCPD Guidance on Recommended Model Contractual Clauses for Cross-Border Personal Data Transfers
On 12 May 2022, the Hong Kong Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data (PCPD) issued its Guidance on Recommended Model Contractual Clauses for Cross-border Transfer of Personal Data. The Guidance contains two sets of Recommended Model Contractual Clau…
Texas: House Bill 20 tackling social media censorship
Lifted injunction on House Bill 20 restricting social media content moderation and user blocking
On 11 May 2022, the U.S. Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals announced a ruling granting the Texas District Attorney a request for stay in the case of "NetChoice and CCIA v. Paxton". This results in the lifting of the previous injunction which blocked th…