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UK Law Could Hold Automakers, Software Firms Accountable in Autonomous Cars
January 28, 2022

The Law Commission of England and Wales and the Scottish Law Commission released a final 315-page report on January 26 recommending the U.K. and Scottish Parliaments introduce new legislation to regulate self-driving cars.  Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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Data Protection Holds Influential Role In EU Legislative Process, Regional Watchdog Says
January 28, 2022

When the European Data Protection Supervisor (EDPS) recommended that the artificial intelligence (AI) act shouldn’t allow AI systems to recognize human features in public places, and this was reflected in the final version of the law, it was a victory for EDPS Director Leonardo Cervera. Get...

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SEC Takes Comments on Dodd-Frank’s Pay vs. Performance Rules
January 27, 2022

The SEC has reopened its comment period for proposed rules under the Dodd-Frank Act, which requires disclosure of information on relationships between executive compensation a company has paid and its financial performance. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

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French Competition Authority Will Look Into Cloud Computing Services
January 27, 2022

The newly appointed leader of France’s competition regulator told the French National Assembly that the digital sector would be one of his top priorities. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

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EU’s Data Protection Watchdog Supports Stricter Rules for Online Ads
January 27, 2022

The European Union’s privacy overseer has lent its support for additional rules on political advertising crafted to strengthen the 27-member states’ democratic process, according to a press release. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

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UK Payments Regulator Seeks More Transparency in Card-Acquiring Market
January 27, 2022

The U.K. Payment Systems Regulator (PSR) published a public consultation on January 26 in which it considers applying four potential remedies in the card-acquiring market.  Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

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Crypto Lenders Gemini, Voyager and Celsius Network Under SEC Microscope
January 26, 2022

The U.S. SEC has been scrutinizing several crypto firms because of an inquiry into companies paying interest on virtual token deposits, Bloomberg reports. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

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China to Renew Money Laundering Crackdown
January 26, 2022

After stepping up enforcing regulations in recent years, China is planning to launch a nationwide crackdown on money laundering, Bloomberg reported. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

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Report: Underpriced IPOs Could Be an Antitrust Violation in Japan
January 26, 2022

Japan’s competition regulator is expected to warn brokerage houses that undervaluing initial public offerings (IPOs) on the stock exchange could be a violation of the nation’s antimonopoly law, sources told The Japan Times. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...