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The Australian government proposes new laws for big tech to enhance online safety and combat misinformation, reflecting trends in the UK and EU. #AustralianGovernment #DigitalDutyOfCare #OnlineSafety #BigTech #Misinformation

Taking place tomorrow! #GenovaBurns Partner Brigette Eagan, Esq. will present "Hot Topics in Employment Law/#HRCompliance for 2024" for The West Orange Chamber of Commerce at the Cambria Hotel. Ms. Eagan will have an interactive discussion on: • Using AI for making employment decisions,  • Whether to put controls on an employee’s use of #AI for carrying out their work, • New Jersey #antidiscrimination laws of which employers should be aware,  • Employment policies essential for the management of your workforce and critical to minimize legal risk of discrimination claims,  • New Jersey’s push for employers to conduct anti-harassment training of their employees and how that training can be used as a defense if your employee sues,  • New laws on employer requirements when managing pregnant employees, and  • What employers can and cannot requires of employees who use cannabis. Attendees will walk away with a heightened awareness of compliance and risk when managing your workforce, knowledge of how other New Jersey employers (of all sizes) handle some of these hot topic issues, and an opportunity for some Monday-morning quarterbacking on our shared experiences! Register here: https://lnkd.in/eSZUtMZX #NowYouKnow #EmploymentLaw #HumanResourcesCompliance #ArtificialIntelligence

"Transform that which is most important first. Democratic governments should transform the law first. Then move to the applications of e-services and operational efficiencies second. Or we risk building a house without a foundation." Read our white paper today: https://lnkd.in/g46xzHp9 #cio #citymanager #cityadministrator #akomantoso #regtech #govtech

Thank you to those who attended the Employment Law with Lunch this afternoon! 💻🥪 Employment specialists Sarah Brewis and Bethan Davies discussed remedy arguments and calculations. Watch the webinar recording below▶ https://lnkd.in/et4Qp95V #emplaw #webinar #remedy #arguments #calculations #plp

Why should you care about anti-trans legislation as an organization or a business? What if I told you legislators potentially wasted 41,000 hours on anti-trans legislation. Let's say it takes 40 hours to write, lobby and pass a bill (this is my estimation). There were 1,126 anti-trans bills introduced in 2023 and 2024.* That's 45,040 legislative hours spent on these bills (using my estimation). Of those bills, 98 passed (but many of those that passed are/have been challenged legally). That means YOUR (Republican) legislators wasted approximately 41,120 hours on legislation that was discriminatory or unconstitutional. 41,120 hours that could have been spent on incentives to stop brain drain, employment laws, technology policies (hey, AI), digital infrastructure and more. Do you want to work in a state that budgets its legislative time with absolutely no regard to scope creep? I don't. *https://lnkd.in/g-bv8FXC (I've reached out to legislators to get a more accurate estimation on time spent. If you have one, let me know!) [Image: Leo giving a talk at University of Oregon with the map of the US with anti-trans legislation.]

As the Investigatory Powers (Amendment) Bill is debated at the House of Commons, techUK members remain concerned about its potential impacts on user trust and the safety of the internet, as well as on the competitiveness of the UK economy. We are of the view that the proposed changes will: • Hinder technological advancements aimed at improving consumer privacy, integrity and security, and, if emulated by other countries, could negatively impact UK businesses investing overseas; • Place private companies in an untenable position of facing an irreconcilable conflict of laws within an increasingly complex regulatory environment; • Risk making the UK less attractive for investment. techUK urges the House of Commons to address these concerns as soon as possible, to ensure that the updated regime is transparent, proportionate, and contains a robust accountability mechanism that is appropriate for a Bill with such significant impacts. Read more about the industry’s concerns here: https://ow.ly/5ZhP50QF2tI

🤳 A recent Statista report indicates that since 2021, an adult in the #UnitedStates spends on average a little over 8 hours a day online. ✳ The growing importance of the digital world, while undoubtedly a positive thing that enhances our access to information and enables limitless opportunities for personal growth, brings its risks. The risks are especially impactful to vulnerable groups such as children. 🔞 Failing to follow #ageverification laws can bring serious legal consequences, such as fines, limits on doing business, or reputational damage for your brand. 💡Find out all you need to know to stay #compliant no matter what states you operate in: https://lnkd.in/e2DBRTap 🖇

FACT: Digital accessibility laws are real! Non-compliance is expensive! Ensure compliance with our accessibility testing and training services. Visit https://lnkd.in/ez5sphhC to learn more and to get started today. #accessibility #eliquotraining #accessibledesign #accessibilityforall

🔒 Privacy-preserving legislation is changing the shape of mobile measurement. Read up on the latest developments and how to ensure you remain compliant. https://lnkd.in/e38KanKg #appmarketing #mobilemarketing #adjustcom

Pressed for time but need a tailored privacy notice for your small business? The Information Commissioner's Office has just introduced a new, user-friendly privacy notice generator. This tool is designed to help small businesses and sole traders quickly create a custom privacy notice that meets their specific needs. (Under #dataprotection law, every organisation handling personal data must clearly explain why they collect it and how they use it).