The Swiss DNS provider Quad9, a non-profit organization that offers domain name translation services and protection against phishing and malicious software, has won an appeal in its legal battle against Sony Music concerning the blocking of websites offering pirated content. The Higher Regional Court in Dresden, Germany, overturned an earlier order that had compelled the service to block pirated websites. ...
The Israeli government is proposing an amendment to the law governing the authority and operation of the Israel Security Agency (ISA), colloquially known as “Shabak”. The proposal introduces a significant expansion of the agency’s powers, particularly in the areas of intelligence collection and surveillance.
The proposal establishes a legal basis for the use of advanced surveillance tools, similar to NSO’s ...
The Council of the European Union has adopted the Data Act, a pivotal regulation that establishes new standards for accessing and utilizing non-personal data within the European Union. Integral to the EU’s strategy to enhance its digital landscape, the Data Act complements the Data Governance Act adopted in 2022.
The new law aims to promote fair sharing of non-personal data ...
The Artificial Intelligence (Regulation) Bill was presented in the UK, focusing on five principle values: safety, transparency, fairness, accountability, competitiveness, and remedy. Its main goals are to establish regulations in the AI sector and to create an Artificial Intelligence Authority. This Authority will supervise AI regulation and integration across various sectors while adhering to these central principles.
Defined within the ...
The Israeli Tax Authority recently introduced a new procedure that will facilitate the payment of tax by owners of digital currencies, on their profits from these currencies. This move primarily addresses the challenge posed by the refusal of many banks in Israel to accept deposits from digital currency transactions, a concern often linked to fears of money laundering and terrorism ...
The European Union’s Court of Justice (CJEU) held that administrative fines may only be imposed on a data controller under the GDPR where it has either intentionally or negligently violated the GDPR. The CJEU clarified that a lack of awareness about a GDPR breach does not insulate entities from fines, highlighting the importance of active compliance with GDPR mandates.
The ...
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