On 29 March 2023, the UK Government issued the White Paper on A Pro-Innovation Approach to AI Regulation. The White Paper sets out five principles representing the salient issues for safe and innovative AI and intended to guide regulatory action in …
On 27 March 2023, the public consultation closed on the California Privacy Protection Agency's (CPPA) Proposed Rulemaking on Automated Decision Making. The CPPA gathered stakeholders' views on the performance of regular personal information process…
On 24 March 2023, the Council of the European Union adopted its position on the Data Act (Regulation on harmonised rules on fair access to and use of data). In particular, the Act aims to ensure proportionate participation in the value of using data…
On 23 March 2023, the Social Media Regulation Act (SB 152), including service access restrictions, was signed into law by the Governor of Utah. The Act would require social media companies to verify the age of Utah residents and obtain the consent o…
On 23 March 2023, the Social Media Usage Amendments Bill (HB 311) was signed into law by the Governor of Utah. The Bill would prohibit social media companies from using a design or feature that may cause a minor to have an addiction to a social medi…
On 21 March 2023, the State Administration for Market Regulation of China and the Russian Federation Consumer Protection and Public Welfare Supervision Agency signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Consumer Rights Protection. The MoU establis…
On 21 March 2023, the Improving Digital Identity Act was introduced to the United States Senate. The Act aims to enable digital identity confirmation for businesses and public institutions. Specifically, the Act would call for the establishment of a…
On 21 March 2023, the Sunshine in Product Safety Act (HR 1686) was introduced in the United States House of Representatives. The Act aims to improve consumer safety by repealing Section 6(b) of the Consumer Product Safety Act that restricts the Cons…
On 20 March 2023, the United Kingdom and Ukraine signed a Digital Trade Agreement (DTA) aiming to support Ukraine's economy and enhance trade in digital goods and services between both countries. The DTA includes provisions to ensure the interoperab…
On 20 March 2023, the President's Economic Report, including an analysis on the use of crypto assets, was published. The report includes sections on "the Perceived Appeal of Crypto Assets" and "the Reality of Crypto Assets", where arguments against …