Legislation

With the implementation of the Texas Data Privacy and Security Act, effective from January 1, a significant shift has occurred in how consumer data privacy is approached in the state. This legislation, which amends Texas' Business and Commerce Code, not only strengthens protections for

A new bill proposing amnesty for hospitals facing denied reimbursement claims from the Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth) has been introduced at the House of Representatives. The bill, House Bill No. 11298, seeks to alleviate the legal and financial burden on healthcare institutions

The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) plays a crucial role in ensuring the safety of pesticides within the European Union (EU). By conducting comprehensive environmental risk assessments (ERA), EFSA aims to protect non-target organisms, ecosystems, and biodiversity from potential risks posed by

Hong Kong lawmakers are set to deliberate on a groundbreaking piece of legislation next Wednesday, marking a pivotal step towards fortifying the region's cybersecurity defenses. The Protection of Critical Infrastructures (Computer Systems) Bill, gazetted last Friday, aims to establish a legal

In 2024, the landscape of data privacy regulations in the United States saw significant developments, particularly in the realm of artificial intelligence (AI). However, this surge in AI-related legislation has cast a shadow over efforts to regulate biometric data privacy comprehensively. As we

California Governor Gavin Newsom has recently signed into law two landmark bills, SB 1217 and SB 1233, aimed at reforming the pet insurance market and expanding access to veterinary services. These legislative measures promise to bring much-needed transparency and affordability to pet healthcare,