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๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

Motta calls on the government and reporter to finalize the text of the project regulating app work

The president of Brazil's Chamber of Deputies, Hugo Motta, is seeking consensus on a new regulation for app-based work, with a meeting scheduled to finalize key points on fees and minimum wages.

Mar 9 โ€ข 17:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Guardian
National & Local

VPN apps skyrocket in download charts in Australia as porn websites begin blocking users

VPN app downloads in Australia surged as several adult websites started blocking users in compliance with new online safety regulations.

Mar 9 โ€ข 02:20 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ ABP Ananda
National & Local

Financial Changes: From Cooking Gas Prices to Train Journeys.. These Rules are Changing from March 1st

From March 1st, the UTS app will be discontinued, and travelers must use the new RailOne app for ticketing on Indian Railways.

Feb 28 โ€ข 09:52 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Cancellation Regulations to Become Stricter After Matching Established - Spot Work Association

The Spot Work Association in Japan has announced stricter cancellation regulations following matching agreements to combat last-minute cancellations by companies.

Feb 26 โ€ข 11:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Is this really the end of mCitizen? The Deputy Minister of Digitalization explains

The Polish government's proposal to amend the digital identification law raises concerns over the future of the mCitizen app, indicating a need for a new identity portfolio system compliant with EU regulations.

Feb 23 โ€ข 08:38 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น Lrytas
National & Local

Russia Tried to Completely Block the WhatsApp App

Russia is attempting to fully block the WhatsApp messaging service, pushing users towards state-controlled internet solutions amidst stricter internet regulations.

Feb 12 โ€ข 06:38 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

Russia slows Telegram, pushes state-backed rival app

Russia has started throttling the Telegram messaging platform, encouraging citizens to use a domestic alternative amid legal requirements for data storage and compliance with government regulations.

Feb 10 โ€ข 20:43 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Yle Uutiset
World

EU threatens TikTok with significant fines if it does not make the app less addictive

The EU has demanded TikTok to redesign its app in Europe to make it less addictive, citing violations of EU regulations, particularly in protecting minors.

Feb 6 โ€ข 11:36 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
World

European Union accuses TikTok of 'addictive design' and demands changes to protect users

The European Union has accused TikTok of violating digital rules by employing 'addictive design' features, such as autoplay and infinite scrolling, sparking a preliminary investigation into the app's operational model.

Feb 6 โ€ข 11:29 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Mundo
National & Local

Dรญaz ends self-employment in 'delivery', but focus shifts to sanctions and working conditions of fleets

The recent announcement by Minister Yolanda Dรญaz to abandon the Uber Eats self-employment model marks a significant victory for labor reform, leading to anticipated upheaval in the delivery app sector due to shifts in labor relations and regulations.

Jan 16 โ€ข 00:22 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
Life & Tech

Major changes for patients from 2026 aim to facilitate making appointments with doctors

Starting in 2026, new regulations will allow online registration for specialist consultations and tests through the Internet Patient Account (IKP) and the mobile app mojeIKP, with a pilot program running until the end of 2025.

Dec 29 โ€ข 12:14 UTC

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