INDIA: New Tax Bill Sparks Privacy Fears

The newly proposed Income Tax Bill 2025 could grant tax authorities unprecedented powers to access private digital spaces in suspected tax evasion cases. The sweeping changes, set to take effect from April 2026, have ignited concerns about privacy and state surveillance in the digital era.

Starting April 2026, India’s income tax rules will undergo a significant transformation, granting tax authorities the power to access private digital spaces. The proposed Income Tax Bill 2025 will allow tax officers to override access codes and enter digital platforms if they suspect individuals of concealing income or assets. The move aims to tackle modern tax evasion methods but has sparked widespread privacy concerns.

 

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GREECE: Greece legislates tax and pension reforms

Greek lawmakers early on Monday approved new tax and pension reforms, a move the left-led government hopes will help unlock fresh bailout funds under a financial lifeline worth up to 86 billion euros

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8 November 2024

CAREY OLSEN: Carey Olsen lawyers achieve 31 individual rankings in The Legal 500 Caribbean 2025

Press Release from Carey Olsen, Friday 8 November, 2024. Carey Olsen lawyers have secured 31 individual rankings in the 2025 edition of The Legal 500 Caribbean, including 18 ‘Leading Partner’

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20 March 2025

CAREY OLSEN: Carey Olsen advises LongGame Ventures on launch of longevity biotech fund

Press Release from Carey Olsen, Thursday 20 March, 2025. Carey Olsen has supported LongGame Ventures, a first-time fund manager, on the successful launch of its longevity biotech fund, LongGame Fund

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US: Wealth Tax Bill Gets Hearing in California

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