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On 28 June 2024, the European Ecodesign Regulation (2024/1781/EU) (“Ecodesign Regulation“) was published in the Official Journal of the European Union and entered into force on 18 July 2024. This Regulation means a radical change in the manufacturing method of a wide variety of products and directly affects the supply chain of all…
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The Immigration Control and Refugee Recognition Act (ICRR) was amended effective on 31 March 2024 to introduce a new visa category so-called Digital Nomad Visa, the guidelines for which became clearer in recent months. The Digital Nomad Visa essentially allows foreign nationals to stay in Japan up to six months (within a one-year…
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On 18 June 2024, Thailand’s Senate passed the act amending the Civil and Commercial Code (“Marriage Equality Law“), taking a historic step towards marriage equality and making Thailand the first country in Southeast Asia to legally recognize same-sex marriage. The new law is currently awaiting royal endorsement and will come into force 120…
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Various agencies led by the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) have signed Joint Administrative Order No. 24-03, Series of 2024 containing the Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) of Republic Act No. 11967, or The Internet Transactions Act of 2023 (ITA).
The ITA is intended to regulate e-commerce, protect consumer rights and data…
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On 1 September 2024, the Saudi Data and AI Authority (SDAIA) published the Regulation on Personal Data Transfer Outside the Kingdom (“Data Transfer Regulations“), which amended the previous Transfer Regulations under the Personal Data Protection Law issued by Royal Decree No. (M/19) dated 9/2/1443 AH and amended by Royal Decree No. (M/148) dated…
Key legal information and potential business challenges of the Philippines’ financial technology sector including data privacy and cybersecurity considerations
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The Philippine fintech market has been rapidly expanding the past couple of years. Previously, only select players participated in the fintech market. Cash or credit cards were the main modes of payment among the…
The National Privacy Commission recently issued Advisory No. 2024-02, which lays down guidelines on the processing of sensitive personal information on the basis of Section 13 (f) of the Data Privacy Act.
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The National Privacy Commission (NPC) recently issued NPC Advisory No. 2024-02 (“Advisory“), which lays down guidelines on the processing of sensitive…
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Employment law treats September 2024.
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Correct working time recording as a success factor for employers…
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In recent years, both US state and federal legislatures have intensified efforts to enact laws aimed at safeguarding minors in the digital world. However, several court rulings have found that these legislative actions overstepped constitutional limits. This article highlights key legislative initiatives at the US federal level and in California and Texas to…
