Legislation news and trends

US Moves to Secure Connected Car Economy by Banning Foreign Technologies
Regulation // September 25, 2024

The U.S. government’s proposed ban on connected vehicle technology from China and Russia marks a significant shift in the approach to national security and cybersecurity within the automotive sector. Once finalized, the proposed rule from the Department of Commerce would prohibit the import or sale...

Meta, Klarna and Spotify Join Call for EU Regulations for AI
Artificial Intelligence // September 25, 2024

As European tech leaders urge regulatory clarity to stay competitive in artificial intelligence, New York lawmakers contemplate stricter controls, highlighting the global struggle to balance innovation and oversight. Meanwhile, industry figures like Appian CEO Matt Calkins demand stronger IP protections, underscoring the challenges facing policymakers...

Small Businesses Will Benefit From Restrictions on Late Payments, UK Government Says
SMBs // September 20, 2024

The U.K. government aims to crack down on late payments, saying it will propose new laws and step up the enforcement of existing ones to speed up large firms’ payments to small businesses and the self-employed. Late payments cost small businesses 22,000 pounds (about $29,000)...

AI Regulation: Experts Ask for US Oversight as Diligent Debuts EU Compliance Tools
artificial intelligence // September 18, 2024

As artificial intelligence (AI) experts urge for greater transparency and oversight in a Senate testimony, California is enacting laws protecting actors from unauthorized AI cloning, highlighting the growing push for responsible AI governance. Meanwhile, tech companies like Diligent are stepping up to offer compliance tools...

Interviews & Exclusives
Meta, Klarna and Spotify Join Call for EU Regulations for AI

September 25, 2024
As European tech leaders urge regulatory clarity to stay competitive in artificial intelligence, New York lawmakers contemplate stricter controls, highlighting the global struggle to balance innovation and oversight. Meanwhile, industry figures like Appian CEO Matt Calkins demand stronger IP protections, underscoring the challenges facing policymakers and businesses in the rapidly evolving AI landscape. European Tech […]

Standards May Pose a Challenge as Regulators Seek Data Interoperability

August 06, 2024
Thousands of data fields, thousands of financial firms, nine regulatory agencies … the push toward a common thread of communications across financial services would be, will be and already is...

TikTok Divesture Aftermath Focuses on Potential Suitors

April 24, 2024
The clock is running out on TikTok’s U.S. ambitions. President Joe Biden on Wednesday (April 24) signed a bipartisan measure that gives TikTok’s owner, Chinese tech giant ByteDance, nine months...

Data Privacy Laws Threaten Small Businesses’ Digital Advertising Efforts

April 08, 2024
The Maryland Online Data Privacy Act of 2024, a proposed bill set to impact data collection and online privacy, successfully passed both the Senate and House of Delegates and now awaits...

Quick Reads
Small Businesses Will Benefit From Restrictions on Late Payments, UK Government Says

September 20, 2024
The U.K. government aims to crack down on late payments, saying it will propose new laws and step up the enforcement of existing ones to speed up large firms’ payments to small businesses and the self-employed. Late payments cost small businesses 22,000 pounds (about $29,000) a year on average, resulting in 56 million hours of […]

White House Proposes New Trade Rules to Counter Chinese eCommerce Companies

September 13, 2024
The Biden administration said Friday (Sept. 13) that it plans to change trade rules that it said have been abused by China-founded eCommerce platforms. The administration’s proposed rules changes target...

Coinbase to Continue Spending to Influence US and Global Policy

September 04, 2024
Coinbase reportedly plans to continue its “elevated policy spend” through the U.S. presidential election and beyond. Beyond the U.S. election, the cryptocurrency exchange will continue its policy spend as it...

Singapore Considers Bill Allowing Police to Stop Transfers to Scammers

August 30, 2024
Singapore is considering a bill that would allow police to order banks to temporarily prevent people from sending money to scammers. The country’s Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) is seeking...