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Position on the European Commission’s new regulation on EU Digital COVID Certificate

ETC Corporate

70 public and private travel and tourism organisations propose several amendments to the new EU Digital COVID Certificate Regulation with the aim to secure the freedom of movement across the continent and guarantee harmonised rules when the Certificate is in use.

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New Privacy Regulations for Event Data Coming in 2023

MeetingsNet

It’s been about five years since the European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation, or GDPR, went into effect, putting strict rules in place for collecting, storing, and processing data on EU citizens. Blood reviewed the history of the EU’s GDPR as well as California’s effort in 2018 to enact its own data-protection regulation.

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Event Organizers Double Down on Sustainability

Convene by PCMA

There was a backlash against ESG investment and climate change regulation in the U.S. last year, “with similar examples of watering down or postponement of sustainability-related regulation in some parts of Europe,” according to the most recent issue of Arthur D. Little’s Prism magazine , which is devoted entirely to sustainability.

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Rebranded PCMA Embraced World Stage at Convening Leaders Conference

Smart Meetings

He acknowledged that certain rules and regulations in the state may not be perceived as caring of all, but saw bringing an event as a vehicle for change. Flights, dining, Tex-Mex culture is all there, Karamat said after sporting a large cowboy hat on stage.

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Surveys: Med/Pharma Meetings are Growing

Smart Meetings

While the content and quality of the speakers are first and foremost in attendees’ minds, it is clear that factors such as the food and destination, in addition to industry regulations, still play a pivotal role in shaping how planners tackle sourcing and agendas. Spas are often misconstrued as a bribe of sorts by regulators.

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Labor Day Spotlight: The Growing Demand for Specialized Freelance Meeting Planners

Smart Meetings

Regulatory Compliance: Stay updated on local and international labor laws and regulations, especially those concerning freelance and gig workers. Ensure compliance with minimum wage requirements and overtime regulations to avoid legal issues and maintain fair compensation practices.

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Content Marketing Tips: Marketing to Millennials, FTC Influencer Rules and More

Endless Events

The General Data Protection Regulation comes into effect this coming May 25, striving to answer the problem of handling consumer data for EU countries. The regulations encompass several aspects, from opting in vs opting out, the coverage of data capture, asking for consent, the “right to be forgotten”, and more.

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