Global tech regulation and enforcement

Australia layered approach—no standalone Act, updated existing laws, voluntary guardrails, national strategy. Dec 2026 Privacy Act deadline and NSW employer rules as compliance triggers. India DPDPA enforcement gap emerging: companies exploit anonymized data loophole for AI training (Pronto controversy); upcoming enforcement signals compliance risks for startups. Practitioner breakdowns highlight contrast to EU/US models for global governance tracking. New: Spain blocks Polymarket and Kalshi (DGOJ investigation, ISP blocks, volume stats), signaling global regulatory pushback on prediction markets under gambling law; implications for platform compliance and cross-border regulation.