Singapore Data Protection Law Expected to be Introduced in 2012

Singapore’s Minister for Information, Communications and the Arts announced in Parliament that a new data protection bill will likely be introduced in early 2012. The government believes that it is in Singapore’s best interests to establish a data protection regime to protect individuals\' personal data against unauthorized use and disclosure for profit.
Want to See the Future?

Check out this post on the PayPal Blog about digital goods. Digital goods are growing rapidly in use and seem to be the future of content distribution.Click Here to read more.
Meet a Team Member: Maija Haas

Maija Haas, Senior Manager Government Relations - Europe at PayPal, looks on what to expect from PayPal in the 2011.
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French Propose G8 Roundtable on Internet Regulation

French President Nicolas Sarkozy declared his intent to hold a roundtable on “Internet Regulation” prior to the next G8 Summit, which is scheduled for May 26-27 in Deauville, France.  Sarkozy is reported to have discussed the proposal earlier this week with US President Barack Obama in Washington, D.C.  Stay tuned to eBay Main Street as we learn more about proposed Internet regulations around the globe. 
eBay Ink Social Media Sellers Predict E-commerce Trends for 2011

The eBay Ink Social Media Sellers shared their predictions for E-commerce, social and mobile trends in 2011 during the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas earlier this January. Click here to read the full blog post published on the eBay Ink website.
eBay Asia Named Best Public Affairs Team in the Region

The Asia Pacific team of eBay Inc.\'s global government relations group has been named "Best In-House" Public Affairs team by Public Affairs Asia. Congratulations to Singapore-based Steven Liew, Senior Director for Asia Pacific Government Relations, and his entire team on this exciting acknowledgement.
'eBay Expresses Appreciation for Shanghai Government’s Support'

'The Cross Boarder Trade (CBT) Government Relations team recently held their year-end report meeting in Wuzhen. Approximately 30 key government stakeholders attended, including Shanghai Municipal Commission of Commerce (SCOFCOM), Shanghai Communications Administration (SHCA), Shanghai Commission of Economy and Informatization (SHEITC) and Shanghai police.'
eBay Expresses Appreciation for Shanghai Government’s Support

The Cross Boarder Trade (CBT) Government Relations team recently held their year-end report meeting in Wuzhen. Approximately 30 key government stakeholders attended, including Shanghai Municipal Commission of Commerce (SCOFCOM), Shanghai Communications Administration (SHCA), Shanghai Commission of Economy and Informatization (SHEITC) and Shanghai police.