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Impact of new workplace health and safety regulations

Manufacturer's Monthly

New Work Health and Safety legislation has come into effect over the past 12 months and it’s crucial that businesses of all sizes and industries know what changes mean for them and their workforce. Our role is to help businesses understand the impact of these IR legislation amendments.

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India passes data protection bill despite activists’ concerns

E&T

The upper house of the Indian parliament has granted its approval to the long-delayed legislation, which will give the government greater control over how Big Tech companies process user data. The vote faced no resistance from the opposition, which opted not to participate. The bill is devoid of each of these.”

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Tech bosses hope driverless car laws will clear the road for UK software industry

The Guardian Manufacturing

Sarah Clarke, the current holder of the House of Lords role, will begin the ceremonial proceedings at Tuesday’s state opening of parliament, at which Charles III will make his first king’s speech, and kick off a crucial legislative period. Continue reading.

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Product safety law overhaul to protect smart device users

E&T

According to the Department for Business and Trade (DBT), the plans will also cut business costs and reduce “unnecessary red tape” to spur investment. A consultation will assess how the UK can better regulate modern innovations such as internet-connected devices, including smart watches and speakers, as well as AI.

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UK could save ‘billions’ with new data laws, government says

E&T

The legislation intends to reform the European Union's General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) with measures that would reduce costs and regulations for UK businesses while retaining the UK’s data adequacy agreement with the EU.

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Mining Association of Canada statement on the Supreme Court of Canada’s opinion on the constitutionality of the Impact Assessment Act

Canadian Manufacturing

OTTAWA — The Mining Association of Canada (MAC) will be working with its members to analyze the opinion published by the Supreme Court of Canada that core aspects of the IAA and regulations as they relate to “designated projects” are unconstitutional. Legislative change introduces regulatory uncertainty.

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Polluters to face unlimited fines for environmental offences

E&T

Organisations that break environmental laws could face unlimited fines, according to the new legislation presented by the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra). In addition, the new rules will apply to any environmental business, from energy and water companies to waste operators.