United States: Data Protection

Privacy and online safety regulations are evolving rapidly across Asia—but what do those changes mean for businesses operating in the region? That question framed a recent discussion hosted by WLG’s Privacy & Data Protection Group, where lawyers from India, Singapore, and Vietnam shared developments in their respective jurisdictions. Taken together, the updates pointed to a broader regional shift toward more detailed compliance obligations, expanded individual rights, and increased oversight of digital activity.

Optimizing human capital is a key priority for multinationals, not least as many major economies experience rapidly declining birth rates. Generational divides and the unknown impact of artificial intelligence on employment present both immediate and long-term challenges

March 17, 2026 marks the end of the grace period for Law No. 15,211/2025, Brazil’s Digital Statute for Children and Adolescents ("ECA Digital"). The law establishes a comprehensive regulatory framework for protecting children and adolescents ("minors") in digital environments and applies broadly to companies operating in the digital services and technology sector.