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China targets platform algorithms, unfair commissions to boost gig worker protections April 27, 2026 | MLex Staff

China has called on internet platforms and delivery companies to better protect gig workers’ rights, urging tighter oversight of algorithms, stronger data privacy safeguards and curbs on unfair fees and anti-c... (more story)

Singapore weighs youth social media restrictions as risks mount, no immediate ban April 27, 2026 | James Konstantin Galvez

Singapore is studying potential restrictions on youth access to social media and is not committing to an outright ban, Law Minister Edwin Tong said Monday, signaling a preference for targeted safeguards to add... (more story)

Coupang, Naver among seven platforms revising unfair user terms in South Korea April 27, 2026 | Jenny Lee

Seven major open-market operators in South Korea have agreed to revise their user terms after the country’s antitrust regulator found multiple clauses that unfairly shifted risks onto users.

Singapore readies online safety law as minister flags slow platform response times April 27, 2026 | James Konstantin Galvez

Singapore is preparing to start its new Online Safety (Relief and Accountability) framework, introducing a dedicated Online Safety Commission with powers to order rapid content removal and strengthen victim re... (more story)

UK ICO head John Edwards says he's 'voluntarily' stepping down during HR probe April 25, 2026 | Matthew Newman

UK Information Commissioner John Edwards said on Saturday that he’s “voluntarily” stepping down from his duties while an independent investigation into unspecified “human resources” matters is being conducted.... (more story)

Clear rules key to fighting surveillance pricing, says former US FTC official April 25, 2026 | Maria Dinzeo

States are taking the lead in tackling “surveillance pricing” as federal momentum stalls, with former FTC official Sam Levine urging regulators to impose straightforward rules on the practice.

US Supreme Court to hear arguments on constitutionality of geofence warrants April 24, 2026 | Madeline Hughes

The US Supreme Court will hear arguments Monday about whether geofence warrants served on tech companies for use in criminal cases are constitutional. The court will hear the case of Okello Chatrie, who is app... (more story)

Biobank’s volunteer health data breach prompts UK data protection inquiries April 24, 2026 | Patricia Figueiredo

A breach of biomedical data of UK volunteers held by charity Biobank has prompted inquiries by the UK data protection authority after de-identified participant data were advertised for sale on Chinese e-commer... (more story)

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US House Republicans' privacy proposal would take axe to private right of action April 24, 2026 | Madeline Hughes and Mike Swift

US House Republicans' new privacy legislative proposal would dramatically change privacy enforcement in the US, which has heavily relied on private litigation.

Platforms face EU legal ‘gray zone’ to continue scanning for child abuse content April 24, 2026 | Júlia Tar

Google, Meta Platforms, Microsoft and Snap are facing an increased risk of legal challenges for continuing to scan private communications for online child sexual abuse material, or CSAM, in the EU after regula... (more story)

Social media the new focus for EU child safety drive, but legal certainty lacking April 23, 2026 | Sara Brandstätter

Social media platforms could be in line for a concerted EU drive to keep children safe online, with recent shifts in the European Commission’s messaging and actions suggesting a firmer political stance on them... (more story)

Cybersecurity rules revision needs senior expertise, EU agency ENISA says April 23, 2026 | Júlia Tar

The EU’s cybersecurity rules overhaul would require more senior technical expertise, clarify the role of the European Union Agency for Cybersecurity, or ENISA, in EU certification schemes and support moves tow... (more story)

US Republican privacy bill faces long odds over weakened protections April 23, 2026 | Maria Dinzeo, Xu Yuan

A federal privacy bill unveiled by US House Republicans faces skepticism from consumer groups, who say its sweeping preemption clause could weaken state protections even as industry backs a uniform national standard.

Brazil raced to write child online safety law, but implementation questions abound April 22, 2026 | Patricia Figueiredo

Brazil’s child online safety law has entered force, but key questions on how and when it will be enforced remain open, and companies are seeking guidance on compliance. At a recent UK conference, regulators sa... (more story)

Vietnam's data penalties align globally but add compliance complexity April 22, 2026 | Hoa Dinh

Vietnam’s proposed revenue-based penalties for cross-border data transfers would bring its enforcement closer to global standards, but combined with strict procedural rules, they could make compliance more com... (more story)

China scales online-platform liability in 'ghost kitchen' crackdown April 22, 2026 | MLex Staff

China’s record fines against seven online platforms for “ghost kitchen” violations show how regulators translate long-standing expectations of platforms as gatekeepers into concrete enforcement actions. The gh... (more story)