The COVID-19 pandemic has led to a number of European governments, public organisations and private organisations to process various types of personal data in efforts to contain and mitigate the transmission of this virus.

The Maltese Office of the Information and Data Protection Commissioner ("IDPC") has issued a statement addressing the processing of personal data in the context of COVID-19.

As of Saturday 21 March 2020 all inbound flights to Malta are being suspended indefinitely as part of Malta's counter measures to contain COVID-19.

On 13th April 2020, the Government of Malta had promulgated the Moratorium on Credit Facilities in Exceptional Circumstances Regulations.

Port Notice 10 of 2020 entitled ‘COVID-19 Temporary Precautionary Measures – Framework of protocol for conducting maritime support services' (the ‘Notice') was published by the Ports ...

On 8 June 2020 the Maltese Government announced an economic recovery package aimed at boosting the economy impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Key measures include: 1.Update of Covid Wage Supplement which will remain in...

An e-learning platform has been launched offering free online courses to individuals working in the tourism sectors.

On the 8 July 2020 EIOPA (the European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority) issued a statement to outline its expectations in relation to how manufacturers ...

During the COVID-19 pandemic, Identity Malta had suspended all new single permit applications, barring those applications submitted under the Key Employee Initiative and by medical professionals.

Legal Notices 203 and 207, published on 21st May, lift the suspension of legal times related to promise of sale agreements.

A price order was published setting the maximum prices at which surgical/medical masks and face shields shall be sold to the public.

The Revenue has published a notice with clarifications on the Class 2 social security implications of the COVID-19 wage supplement.

Richmond Foundation shared that "over the past months, we have taken extraordinary measures to safeguard our service-users and staff in the face of the pandemic.

The Central Bank of Malta clarified that during the six-month moratorium on bank loans announced earlier, interest accrues but is not capitalised.

Effective 11 March 2021, the Government has announced, as part of a series of measures intended to reduce the COVID-19 transmission in Malta, the shutting down of certain establishments...

Family businesses have identified three core strategies to respond to the impact that COVID-19 has had on their businesses and their family legacies.

Precautionary measures applicable to Cruise Liners and passenger ships.

The government of Malta removed quarantine requirements for travelers who can provide proof of vaccination, proof of recovery or proof of a negative COVID-19 test result .

The COVID-19 pandemic has created a global crisis with far-reaching consequences, particularly for the shipping industry, an industry which was already facing challenges before...

The EU Commission is proposing to defer certain deadlines under Mandatory Disclosure Rules and CRS and delay the entry of the VAT e-commerce package.