Freedom of thought is a fundamental human right that allows individuals to think, express, and exchange ideas freely without fear of censorship or persecution. In today's digital age, this right is facing new and unprecedented challenges. In a recent pol ...
Data Privacy Laws for Children
As the use of technology becomes more prevalent in our daily lives, the importance of protecting our personal data, especially that of children, has become increasingly important. In recent years, governments around the world have enacted laws to prot ...
Data Privacy in the Workplace
Employee Monitoring Employee monitoring refers to the use of different surveillance and data collection techniques by an employer. These techniques may include key cards, biometrics, and other electronic monitoring practices, as well as employee ...
Privacy Law in Australia
Australia’s privacy law is governed by the Privacy Act 1988, which outlines the principles of privacy protection and regulates the handling of personal information by private and public organizations. This article aims to provide a comprehensive ...
Privacy Law within the African Union
The African Union (AU) is a continental organization composed of 55 member states in Africa, with the aim of promoting peace, prosperity, and development across the continent. The Legal Framework The AU has established legal instruments ...
Privacy Regulations in Canada
Earning and maintaining consumer trust is not just a good idea – it’s central to creating brand loyalty. Great companies know that loyalty is an asset that will pay dividends in terms of growth and profitability for years to come. And every company today ...
Summary of data regulations in Florida
On June 6, DeSantis signed Senate Bill 262 to create the Florida Digital Bill of Rights (FDBR). The law is scheduled to go into effect on July 1, 2024. Although the FDBR resembles other newly enacted state privacy laws, it has several unique aspects that ...
New Zealand’s Privacy Regulations
What’s required under New Zealand’s new privacy legislation, and how can your organization comply? New Zealand introduced the Privacy Act 2020 on December 1, 2020 to strengthen data protection. The law establishes 13 information privacy principles that g ...
Data Privacy Regulations in Qatar
Qatar is the first Gulf country to pass a national data privacy law, paving the way for all other Gulf countries to follow suit. In 2016, Qatar enacted Law No. 13 Concerning Personal Data Privacy Protection Law (the “PDPPL”). The PDPPL establishes a cert ...
Data Privacy in South Korea
South Korea has emerged as a technological powerhouse, boasting one of the most advanced digital infrastructures globally. It's a nation known for its blazing-fast internet speeds, tech-savvy population, and thriving e-commerce ecosystem. In 2018, South ...