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USA | New York Passes Additional Whistle-blower Retaliation Law

The Government of New York signed into law Senate Bill S4394A, which amends section 740 of the New York Labor Law (NYLL)

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UAE | Government notifies new family law for non-muslims in Abu Dhabi

UAE government has notified a new legislation in Abu Dhabi, regulating family matters for non-Muslims including marriage, divorce and inheritance.   Key

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New York | Paid family leave to include siblings; legislation signed by Governor

Governor of New York has signed new bill S.2928-A/A.06098-A, that expands New York State’s Paid Family Leave legislation to allow caring for

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UK Government proposes ban on LGBT Conversion Therapy; consultation launched

The UK Government has set out proposals to ban the practice of LGBT conversion therapy vide press release dated October 29, 2021.

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Hong Kong passes new film censorship law

The Government of Hong Kong has passed a new legislation banning films that are contrary to China’s national security interest. The new

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USA- California| New Law Regulating Charitable Fundraising Platforms

The Government of California has notified Assembly Bill 488 on October 7, 2021. The law amends The Supervision of Trustees and Fundraisers for Charitable Purposes

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New York | NYC Council passes Food Delivery App Laws, offering protection to delivery persons; awaiting assent

The New York City Council has passed various bills on September 23, 2021, offering protection to delivery workers in New York. The bills are awaiting Mayor’s assent. The key

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USA | President signs K-12 Cybersecurity Act, 2021 into law

On October 08, 2021, K-12 Cybersecurity Act of 2021 signed by President into law. The Act highlights the significance of protecting the sensitive

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USA- California | New Health Care Debt and Fair Billing Rules for Hospitals, comes into force

California Government had passed Assembly Bill 1020, which was signed by the Governor on October 4, 2021. The new law will impose

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USA- California | New law regulates industrial hemp products including CBD

The Government of California has signed, Assembly Bill AB-45, into law which will regulate industrial hemp products, removing restrictions on the sale

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New York | Government passes legislation extending help to Homeless, disabled and Elderly SNAP Recipients to Purchase Prepared Meals

The Government of New York has passed legislation establishing a state-wide Restaurant Meals Program as part of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program,

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US-Connecticut | Breach notification law enters into effect from October 01, 2021

The Act concerning Data Privacy Breaches was signed on 16 June 2021, by the Connecticut State Governor and entered into effect, on

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Published on October 6, 2021October 6, 2021By Bhumika Indulia
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USA- California | Governor signs new legislation on wage theft

The California’s Governor has signed Assembly Bill 1003, concerning wage theft by employer, into law on September 28, 2021. The highlights of

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Saudi Arabia | Royal Court publishes new Personal Data Protection Law

On September 24, 2021, the National Centre for Documents and Archives Royal Court published the new Personal Data Protection Law (‘PDPL’), implemented

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Published on September 28, 2021September 28, 2021By Bhumika Indulia
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USA- Ohio | Government releases new guidance on COVID-19 booster doses

The Ohio Department of Health has released guidelines for administering booster shots of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine across the state. Key points

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USA-California | Bill establishing Genetic Information Privacy Act (GIPA) passed by Senate and awaiting Governor’s assent

The Government of California has passed Senate Bill 41 on September 9, 2021. The Bill seeks to establish Genetic Information Privacy Act

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UK | Government launches 10-year plan to make UK a global AI superpower

The Government of United Kingdom has launched its first National Artificial Intelligence (AI) Strategy to boost business use of Artificial Intelligence, attract

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Ireland | Data Protection Commission announces release of new breach notification web-forms

On September 15, 2021, the Data Protection Commission (‘DPC’) released breach notification web-forms. The purpose of the revised breach web-form is: To

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Published on September 20, 2021September 20, 2021By Bhumika Indulia
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US- California| Senate passes bill on genetic testing companies

On September 08, 2021, the California State Senate passed Senate Bill (SB-41) on genetic testing companies’ data practices. Key highlights: Genetic data

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Published on September 16, 2021September 16, 2021By Bhumika Indulia
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UK Government launches consultation on proposed changes to the data landscape

UK Government has released various reforms in the data sector of United Kingdom. The key objectives of the reforms are: The guidance

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