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US Federal Government to Increase Cybersecurity Cooperation with State and Local Officials

The State and Local Government Cybersecurity Act aims to improve cooperation and coordination between the different layers of the US government.

Staff Reporter Jun 30, 2022 1 min read Cybersecurity

Canada to Create Top Official to Police Artificial Intelligence Under New Data Law

Businesses could face criminal prohibitions and penalties if they attempt to obtain people’s data unlawfully under Bill C-27

Staff Reporter Jun 30, 2022 3 min read Human Resources

Supreme Court Blocks Texas Law Regulating Social Media Platforms

The law, prompted by conservative complaints about censorship, prohibits big technology companies like Facebook and Twitter from removing posts based on the views they express.

Staff Reporter Jun 1, 2022 1 min read Policy & Governance

Report Explores Child’s Data Safety Legislation Across 50 Countries

Pro-consumer website Comparitech has released a new report exploring legislation about child data collection in the world’s top 50 countries by gross domestic product (GDP). The document assessed 23 different aspects of these policies to assess whether specific legislation was in place for children’s online data or not.

Staff Reporter May 26, 2022 3 min read Cybersecurity

India Eyes Better Digital, Cyberspace Ecosystem; to Replace IT Act with Digital India Act

Cyberspace in India is currently governed by the IT Act, which is a 22-year-old piece of legislation.

Staff Reporter Apr 12, 2022 3 min read

US Awaits Bill Boosting Technology Competition with China

China's investments in tech have spurred the U.S. to take action with a U.S. technology competition bill funnelling billions into tech innovation and development.

Staff Reporter Mar 14, 2022 5 min read News

Digital Identity Legislation in Australia Missing in Action

The digital identity legislation expands the scheme to the private sector and state and territory governments, as well as legislating privacy and consumer protections and establishing permanent governance arrangements and a regulatory regime.

Staff Reporter Feb 21, 2022 3 min read Policy & Governance

Digital ID Legislation Delayed in Australia

The bill allows for expanding the digital identity scheme to state and territory governments and the private sector, enshrines privacy and consumer protections in law and establishes permanent governance arrangements and a regulatory regime.

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