Tag archive: Regulation
Access Alert: Medical products regulatory harmonisation – increasing life-saving access for all
Increasing regulatory harmonisation drives efficiencies by conserving public resources, attracting investment, and combating corruption. Furthermore, harmonisation efforts in the medical...
Access Alert: US Senate holds Online Child Safety hearing
On 31 January, the US Senate Judiciary Committee held a hearing with the CEOs from TikTok, X, Meta, Snap, and...
Access Alert: Vietnam’s National Assembly approves revisions on Law on Telecommunications
Vietnam’s National Assembly (NA) passed the revised Law on Telecommunications on 24 November 2023 as part of its sixth sitting.[1]...
Access Alert: Belgian Public Consultation on the Implementation of the EU NIS2 Directive
The Belgian Center for Cybersecurity (CCB) has launched a public consultation on a preliminary draft Law Establishing a Framework for...
Access Alert: Online Safety Act is now in force – what next from Ofcom?
The UK’s new online safety regime is officially in force. This legislation elevates the powers of UK communications regulator, Ofcom...
Access Alert: South Africa publishes revised Tourism Green Paper for public comments
On 30 August 2023, the Ministry of Tourism published its Green Paper on the Development and Promotion of Tourism in...
Access Alert: South Africa publish Electronic Communications Amendment Bill for public comment
On 23 June 2023, the Department of Communications and Digital Technologies in South Africa published the Electronic Communications Amendment Bill...
Safeguarding Online Spaces with Flynn Adams
Flynn Adams outlines the need for coordinated action on online safety In the latest episode of Access Partnership’s Global Policy...
Access Alert | Reflections on Mexico’s Cybersecurity Bill
On 25 April – three days before the legislative summer recess – Congress introduced the long-awaited cybersecurity bill. Totalling 92...
Global Policy Review Podcast | Unlocking the Future of AI with Var Shankar
Var Shankar weighs in on regulation and the responsible deployment of AI In the latest episode of Access Partnership’s Global...
Access Partnership Attends the International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP) Global Privacy Summit 2023
Last week, Erik Jacobs attended the two-day IAPP Global Privacy Summit 2023 in Washington, DC. The event convened experts to...
Access Alert | New foreign satellite system registry launched in Saudi Arabia
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has recognised the importance that the space and satellite sector has for its country and...
Global Policy Review Podcast | Bridging Realities through Policy and Innovation with Luis Bravo Martins
“What we are doing right now, will affect generations to come.” In the latest episode of Access Partnership’s Global Policy...
Global Policy Review Podcast | What Needs to Change?
Bridging the Gap Between Game-Changing Technologies and Regulatory Impediments for Equitable Societal Benefits Game-changing technologies are emerging with ever-greater frequency,...
Independent Thinkers on Digital | Are Low Rates of Return Really a Problem for Mobile Operators?
Unpacking the Telecom Industry: Debating Returns on Investment and Market Signals with Richard Feasey William has a fascinating discussion with...
Independent Thinkers on Digital | Regulation of the digital industry, is it still fit for purpose?
“William talks with internet economist and widely published expert Roslyn Layton about regulation of the digital industry” It feels that...
Brazil and the Future of Democracy in the Age of Disinformation
Fake news is far from new. That said, digital tools such as social media and online bots have changed the...
The future of drones: how will public perception change for future generations?
The common yet intrusive sound of flying insects buzzing towards our personal space is what gave drones their name. It...
Policy and regulatory decision-making under uncertainty
Policy and regulatory decisions involve more uncertainty than we would care to admit. In terms of prominent ‘macro’ events, in...
Access Alert | Ecuador Digital Transformation Bill Advances in Congress
On 23 November, President Guillermo Lasso sent the bill for Audiovisual and Digital Transformation to the National Assembly (NA). This...
Access Alert | Brazilian telecom regulator approves Strategic Plan for 2023-2027; Peruvian government begins reorganisation of 800 MHz band
Two key Latin American countries have demonstrated a strong interest in expanding broadband coverage, fostering investment, and maintaining industry dynamism....