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Navigating Legal Factors for U.S. Companies Entering the E-commerce Market in Africa

Richmond Journal of Law and Technology

The African Union (AU) member states and Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) member states are obligated to respect, protect, and promote the right to privacy and personal data protection, as stated in their declarations and conventions. [12] 12] To ensure compliance and mitigate risks, U.S. 15] Ultimately, U.S.

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Russia Introduces New Requirements for Processing of Publicly Disclosed Personal Data

Debevoise Data Blog

On 1 March 2021, Federal Law No. 519-FZ on Amendments to the Federal Law on Personal Data dated 30 December 2020 (the “Law”) came into force. This is additional to general data processing consent, which is still required under pre-existing data protection law. Transfer of Publicly Disclosed Personal Data.

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OFAC’s Ransomware Advisory Part 2 – How Banks Can Reduce Their Sanctions Risk for Client Cyber Ransom Payments

Debevoise Data Blog

On September 21, 2021, the U.S. Questions for Clients : Creating a set of questions for clients associated with a transaction that may be connected with a cyber ransom payment that probe the extent of the client’s due diligence.

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Tech Ticker Issue 42: January 2023

Ikigai Law

On 17 January, the IT ministry held a consultation with online gaming companies, industry associations, and law/policy experts – on the online gaming amendments to the Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021 (IT rules).

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National Security Update: DOJ Unveils Rules Restricting Sensitive Bulk Data Transfers

Debevoise Data Blog

Third-Party Contractual and Compliance Obligations The rule prohibits data brokerage with any foreign person who is not a covered person unless the U.S. person ensures contractually that the foreign person will not engage in subsequent covered data transactions with a country of concern or covered person. DOJ expects U.S.