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India IT ministry releases draft rules under controversial data legislation

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India’s Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) on Saturday released draft rules in furtherance of the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act, sparking significant debate regarding the rules’ implications on data privacy rights.

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US Supreme Court unable to identify source of draft opinion leak

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The US Supreme Court Thursday announced that investigators have been unable to identify the individual or individuals who leaked a draft of the court’s opinion in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization in May 2022. The post US Supreme Court unable to identify source of draft opinion leak appeared first on JURIST - News.

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HRW raises concerns about draft cybercrime treaty over possible human rights violations

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Human Rights Watch (HRW) raised concerns Tuesday about the draft Cybercrime Treaty of the United Nations over possible human rights violations. A UN Committee released the latest draft of the Treaty on September 1, 2023. The draft convention preamble acknowledges concerns about information technologies fostering criminal activities.

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China internet regulator releases draft amendments to mobile app regulations

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The Cybersecurity Administration of China (CAC) Wednesday published a draft of amendments to the Administrative Regulations on the Management of Mobile Internet Application Information Services issued in 2016. The draft contains 27 articles and places emphasis on data security, user privacy, and national security.

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UN human rights council urged to condemn the forced return of Eritrean refugees

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This indefinite military service is one of the main reasons that drive Eritreans to leave the country, as options for discharge are limited and family members of those who evade the draft face punishment.

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India Uttarakhand becomes first state to implement Uniform Civil Code

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. “This stream of equality emanating from Devbhoomi will irrigate the entire nation,” he said, emphasizing the state government’s commitment to gender equality and fulfilling the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party’s 2022 election promise. Residents can upload wills as typed documents or three-minute video recordings.

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Germany cabinet approves draft recreational cannabis legalization bill

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The German cabinet approved a draft bill Wednesday named “Act on the Controlled Use of Cannabis and Amending Other Regulations” that would legalize the controlled use of recreational cannabis. The plan, first introduced in 2022, has two pillars.

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