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US moves towards limiting targeted ads for children

Despite lagging behind counterparts in regulating for online safety, the US could soon align with other global powers in enhancing protections for children

India: The new Telecommunications Act

The updated legislation will offer end users better protection against scams; however, the line between national security and privacy has become blurry

Regulating facial recognition in China

Deployments in public places will still be allowed on national security grounds

India’s (long) road to data protection legislation

A new law introduces protections for citizens, including children, but exemptions from the rules for government agencies is concerning

Increasing cybersecurity for smart devices

Success of the voluntary scheme in the US will depend on its widespread adoption and ability to drive competition between firms in the provision of security

Denmark: New rules to limit the collection of children’s data

Several European countries are moving to rein in the power of tech firms, restricting the accumulation of data that underpins their business models

The FCC ups the ante on data breaches

T-Mobile’s latest hacking incident in the US shows how telcos remain a major target for bad actors and why cybersecurity protections need bolstering

California signs online safety and transparency bills into law

Due to limited progress at the federal level, states have taken matters into their own hands, but their legislative efforts have faced stiff opposition

Facial recognition system declared unconstitutional in Buenos Aires

The decision could set an important precedent for the region, with other jurisdictions soon following suit

Switzerland announces new security requirements for wireless devices

As the adoption of connected devices has grown, so too have vulnerabilities to cyber threats