Welcome to the 15th edition of BirdWatch - our regular newsletter to keep US businesses informed on the latest developments in Europe, the Middle East and Asia-Pacific.

Our Focus is on the intersection of Data Privacy & HR, and features our latest HR Data Essentials resource to help international employers manage their equality, diversity and inclusivity data across multiple jurisdictions. We have included one of our country perspectives, highlighting best practices for conducting diversity monitoring in Australia. Our updates include a China data protection update, a guide to doing business in the Nordics, a Brexit checklist for technology and communications businesses, developments in fashion and IP protection, and a series of UK tax updates. Our upcoming events include a webinar exploring blockchain opportunities in the luxury sector, and our sponsorship of the ChIPs Global Summit for Women in Tech, Law & Policy.