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Coimisiún na Meán reviews online platforms’ compliance with Digital Services Act

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Coimisiún na Meán is taking action to make sure that platforms deal effectively with reports of illegal content online under the EU’s Digital Services Act.  It says that one in three digital services complaints made to Coimisiún na Meán relate to difficulties reporting illegal content online. Its initial information-gathering phase is first step towards compliance…

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CMA launches investigation into Ticketmaster over Oasis concert online sales

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Following the controversy over the Oasis concert sales at the end of August, particularly the issues around “dynamic pricing” the Competition and Markets Authority is investigating Ticketmaster. According to the Times, hundreds of fans complained to the Advertising Standards Authority after surge pricing on the Ticketmaster website led to the cost of standard tickets more…

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ICO calls for evidence about allocating controllership across the generative AI supply chain

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The ICO is consulting on generative AI development and use. It is part of the ICO’s consultation series on generative AI and data protection. It forms the fifth and final section and focuses on the allocation of accountability for data protection compliance across the generative AI supply chain. The ICO says that the allocation of…

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CMA approves Meta’s changes to data use rules

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Meta provides digital display advertising services.  These are a type of digital advertising where advertisers pay online companies (for example, social media platforms) to display advertising on the websites or apps. In June 2021, the Competition and Markets Authority launched an investigation under Chapter II of the Competition Act 1998 into suspected breaches of competition…

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Ofcom issues update on implementing the Media Act 2024

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In May 2024, the Media Act 2024 received Royal Assent and was passed into law. The legislation represents the biggest change to the public service media framework in two decades. The Act makes changes to Ofcom’s existing responsibilities as the UK’s regulator of broadcast media, including: Earlier this year Ofcom published its roadmap for compliance….

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CMA closes Competition Act cases regarding app store concerns

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The CMA has closed the Competition Act cases into Google’s Play Store and Apple’s App Store on the grounds of administrative priorities and has not taken any decisions as to whether the Competition Act 1998 has been infringed. The CMA has taken this decision before the new digital markets regime comes into force. Although the…

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Deceptive Dark Patterns scrutinised in GPEN Global Report

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Deceptive Design Patterns (DDPs) or “dark patterns” are often found on websites and apps.  They “nudge” consumers into making decisions that may not be in their interests. Examples include additional charges at the end of a transaction after a person has committed time to the purchase process, or users being forced to provide payment details…

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Ofcom publishes draft industry guidance on transparency reporting and information gathering

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Ofcom has published two consultations under the Online Safety Act 2023, one on transparency reporting and the other in information gathering. Transparency reporting Under the Act, “categorised services”, which are expected to include some of the most widely used social media and search services, are required to produce transparency reports at least annually. Ofcom is…

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