German
politicians find smoking regulations difficult. Over two decades there were discussions
about smoking bans, tobacco taxes and the health toll of cigarettes. This year
all federal states have established similar smoking bans for public places, pubs
and restaurants. But the regulations are unconstitutional in parts. A loose smoking
regulation will probably follow. It is a success for smokers, but a health setback
for all people... full story
The
law project regarding cybercrimes was approved in July at Brazil's Senate, and
now depends on the approval in the Chamber of Deputies of the country. The law
project redaction, however, has been the target of some criticism in terms of
coverage on what is considered crime and more controversial issues involving the
privacy of users and the confidentiality of their information. Somehow, that is
something that is happening simutaneously in almost every place in the world:
countries are starting to feel the necessity of trying to create specific laws
to regulate digital content; users are not happy with the situation... full
story
German
politicians find smoking regulations difficult. Over two decades there were discussions
about smoking bans, tobacco taxes and the health toll of cigarettes. This year
all federal states have established similar smoking bans for public places, pubs
and restaurants. But the regulations are unconstitutional in parts. A loose smoking
regulation will probably follow. It is a success for smokers, but a health setback
for all people... 
The
law project regarding cybercrimes was approved in July at Brazil's Senate, and
now depends on the approval in the Chamber of Deputies of the country. The law
project redaction, however, has been the target of some criticism in terms of
coverage on what is considered crime and more controversial issues involving the
privacy of users and the confidentiality of their information. Somehow, that is
something that is happening simutaneously in almost every place in the world:
countries are starting to feel the necessity of trying to create specific laws
to regulate digital content; users are not happy with the situation...