regulation

A white quadcopter drone with four propellers hovers in the air against a blurred background of a light blue sky and ocean. The drone's camera is visible beneath its body, and orange lights are illuminated near the propellers.

January 8, 2021

Alphabet unit Wing blasts new U.S. drone ID rule, citing privacy

Alphabet Inc’s drone delivery unit Wing criticized Trump administration rules issued this week mandating broadcast-based remote identification of drones.

Four orange charging cables with different connectors: Micro USB, Lightning, USB-C, and USB-A, are fanned out against a bright blue background. The cables have a braided texture, and each connector is encased in a shiny orange metallic shell.

December 22, 2020

UK ICO Publishes New Data Sharing Code

The Code focuses mainly on data sharing among data controllers who are subject to the GDPR and the UK Data Protection Act 2018.

A row of European Union flags, featuring yellow stars on a blue background, fluttering on flagpoles. They are set against a modern building facade with a grid of windows. The perspective captures the flags in diminishing order, creating a sense of depth and unity.

December 22, 2020

European Union Implements Changes to Export Control Rules

The EU has updated its export control rules for dual-use items. read this article to learn more.

Close-up of a Union Jack flag with visible stitching. The flag features a red cross with a white border over a blue background with diagonal red and white stripes. The fabric texture and the intersecting lines of the design are clearly seen.

December 21, 2020

UK Online Safety Bill may have implications for freedom of expression and privacy

The UK Online Safety Bill may have “implications for freedom of expression and privacy” as private messaging may fall within the scope of the regulatory framework.

German flag waves in front of the Reichstag building in Berlin. The flag displays horizontal stripes of black, red, and gold. The building's facade shows intricate sculptures and the inscription "DEM DEUTSCHEN VOLKE." The sky is cloudy.

December 17, 2020

German top court strikes down plank of anti-terror law

Germany’s top court struck down a key passage of an anti-terror law on data protection grounds, raising the bar for security services to swap information.

A bronze statue of Lady Justice, blindfolded and holding balanced scales in her right hand, symbolizes impartiality and fairness. She wears a flowing robe against a neutral background, representing the justice system.

December 17, 2020

Class Actions in Belgium – the next level in GDPR enforcement

In Belgium a tangible risk now exists for collective redress actions as Belgian law contains a comprehensive – and from a European perspective – unique class action scheme in its Code of Economic Law.

A stack of three closed books with bookmarks lies on a dark wooden table. A red book is on top, followed by two thicker ones. An open notebook with a black pen rests beside the stack, pages blank and ready for writing. The background is softly lit in neutral tones.

December 14, 2020

US Congress passes new IoT cybersecurity law

Congress recently made significant progress toward greater IoT security in the United States when it enacted the Internet of Things Cybersecurity Improvement Act of 2020.