Ireland Fines Google US$462 Million Over Location Data Handling
Ireland’s Data Protection Commission imposed a Google location data fine of US$462 million on 21 September 2026 over breaches of...
September 22, 2026Topic
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Zambia Waives Tax Penalties and Interest Until 31 December
The Zambia tax amnesty waives penalties and interest for taxpayers who pay overdue principal tax by 31 December 2026. See...
September 22, 2026
Washington Moves to Cut Egypt’s Second-Largest Bank Out of the Dollar in Dubai
US regulators propose cutting Banque Misr UAE branches off from dollar correspondent banking over Iran-linked flows, while Cairo operations are...
September 1, 2026
Niamey Enforces Plastic Bag Ban in Supermarkets From 2027
The Niger plastic bag ban is being enforced as Niamey gives supermarkets until 31 December 2026 to switch before penalties...
August 13, 2026
Senegal’s Ofnac to Publish Asset Declaration Lists from 10 August
Senegal asset declaration lists go public from 10 August 2026 as Ofnac reports 1,695 of 3,023 officials, just over 56%,...
August 13, 2026
Nigeria Orders Data Protection Officers in All Agencies
Nigeria has ordered all federal ministries, departments and agencies to appoint Data Protection Officers, with fines and enforcement now in...
August 4, 2026
Peru’s Indecopi Fines BCP Over Abusive Debt Collection
Peru's Indecopi upheld a US$6,150 fine on BCP (Credicorp) for sending a client's debt notices to an unauthorised address, breaching...
August 3, 2026
Sudan Sanctions Bill Targets Gold, Banks and Shipping
A new Sudan sanctions bill targets gold trading, banks, and shipping firms with asset freezes and US market bans. Bipartisan...
August 1, 2026
Argentina’s ARCA Rolls Out SME Payment Plan, Sparking Compliance Debate
ARCA payment plan lets SMEs refinance overdue tax, social security, and customs debts over 60 months at a 2.75% monthly...
July 14, 2026