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Facebook Faces Criticism in Australia for News Ban
February 22, 2021
Politico reports that in a move quickly gaining international reactions, Facebook has created new rules blocking news content amid a dispute with the Australian government over a planned law leaving Australian users unable to view and share local and international news.
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National Review: Voluntary ESG Disclosures Not Enough for Feds
February 17, 2021
Richard Morrison explores why the government insists on costly federal mandates, despite dozens of companies voluntarily pledging to disclose information through a new system of rules for reporting on environmental, social, and governance (ESG) topics.
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Rosenzweig: Surveillance Technology and the Rule of Law
February 17, 2021
Paul Rosenzweig of The George Washington University Law School explores a fundamental quandary the U.S. is facing when considering Surveillance Technology and the Rule of Law, including the challenges of balancing the security of the United States and its citizens with individual privacy and civil liberties.
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Sidley: Rise of ESG Due Diligence in Europe
February 15, 2021
As the European Commission plans to propose new legislation introducing mandatory human rights due diligence for EU companies continues, the European Parliament’s Committee on Legal Affairs has published a draft report revealing more of what will be required by EU companies.
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Swiss Info: Who Controls the Freedom of Expression?
February 10, 2021
Renat Kuenzi writing for Swiss Info explores the question of who controls the freedom of expression and the future of democracy after several social media companies silenced former U.S. President Donald Trump’s accounts last month.
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