Legislation

Legislation is law which has been promulgated by a legislature or other governing body or the process of making it. Before an item of legislation becomes law it may be known as a bill, and may be broadly referred to as "legislation", while it remains under consideration to distinguish it from other business.

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PATA Act Would Oblige Social Media Firms to Disclose Data to Researchers

PATA Act Would Oblige Social Media Firms to Disclose Data to Researchers
PATA Act Would Oblige Social Media Firms to Disclose Data to Researchers
December 10, 2021  |  Regulation

A new bill, titled The Platform Accountability and Transparency Act (PATA), would oblige social media firms to share platform data with independent researchers. Get the...

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EU Gig Workers Could Be Reclassified as Employees
EU Gig Workers Could Be Reclassified as Employees
December 09, 2021  |  Gig Economy

Gig workers in Europe — including Just Eat Takeaway.com, Uber Eats, Delivery Hero, Deliveroo and others — could be reclassified as employees under a new...

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Scenes From the Five-Hour Congressional Hearing on Crypto
Scenes From the Five-Hour Congressional Hearing on Crypto
December 09, 2021  |  Cryptocurrency

When the House Financial Services Committee asked six top crypto executives to discuss the risks and benefits that cryptocurrencies bring, they likely didn’t expect the...

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Crypto Companies Warn Congress Against Imposing ‘Chilling’ Regulations 
Crypto Companies Warn Congress Against Imposing ‘Chilling’ Regulations 
December 08, 2021  |  Cryptocurrency

Six cryptocurrency executives told the U.S. House Financial Services Committee Wednesday (Dec. 8) that it could send cryptocurrency activity underground or outside the U.S. if...

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Instagram Moves to Head Off Criticism, Debuting Teen Protections Prior to Senate Hearing
Instagram Moves to Head Off Criticism, Debuting Teen Protections Prior to Senate Hearing
December 07, 2021  |  Safety and Security

Ahead of a U.S. Senate hearing on Wednesday (Dec. 8) aimed squarely at Instagram and its potential negative effects on teen users, the social media...

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White House Looks to Fight Real Estate Money Laundering
White House Looks to Fight Real Estate Money Laundering
December 07, 2021  |  Real Estate

The White House is looking for public input on ways to fight corruption in the U.S. real estate market, part of a larger project to...

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UK High Court: Uber-Style Business Model Is Illegal
UK High Court: Uber-Style Business Model Is Illegal
December 06, 2021  |  Ridesharing

The U.K. High Court has ruled that Uber’s ride-hailing business model is illegal, TechCrunch reported Monday (Dec. 6), reigniting the debate about London’s view on...

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Cash Still King in Nigeria Despite Digital Drive
Cash Still King in Nigeria Despite Digital Drive
December 06, 2021  |  Cash

Despite the drive for digital payments in Nigeria, cash is still king, with circulation hitting record numbers in October against a backdrop of officials pushing...

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Brazil Crime Uptick Could Result in Instant Payments Suspension
Brazil Crime Uptick Could Result in Instant Payments Suspension
December 05, 2021  |  Security & Fraud

Citing the rise in crime, Brazilian lawmakers are mulling the possible halt of the Pix instant payments system, ZDNet reported. Get the Full Story Complete...

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