European Commission accepts commitments by Amazon barring it from using marketplace seller data
Commitments also aim to ensure equal access to Buy Box and Prime….
Miscellaneous
House of Lords Committee calls for evidence about Electronic Documents Bill
The deadline for responses to the call for evidence is 10 January 2023….
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Should English Law specifically recognise DAOs?
Simon Deane-Johns summarises the legal issues surrounding DAOs highlighted by the Law Commission’s call for evidence….
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Irish Online Safety and Media Regulation Act 2022 signed into law
Among other things, the new Act created a new Media Commission which will be Ireland’s regulator under the EU’s DSA….
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European Commission publishes draft adequacy decision for the US
Draft adequacy decision has been provided to the EDPB for its opinion….
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Across the metaverse: The return of the SCL Policy Forum
David Chaplin, SCL Editor, reports on the revival of the policy forum, an event that raised more than a few questions about the rule of law in the metaverse…
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UK government announces new rules for apps to boost consumer security and privacy
Plans include voluntary Code of Practice aiming to strengthen consumer protection across the app market….
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CJEU rules that search engine operator must de-reference information found in referenced content
This applies if the person requesting proves that such information is manifestly inaccurate. However, this proof does not need to result from a judicial decision made against the website publisher….
General Court dismisses as inadmissible action brought by WhatsApp against EDPB decision
However, the validity of the EDPB’s decision may be challenged before a national court, which may request the CJEU to make a preliminary ruling….
Calling SCL members: We need your help with our 50th Anniversary Book
In 2023 the Society will be 50 years old and, as many of you will know, several initiatives are being planned to celebrate that landmark. One of those is a book, to be edited by Professor Richard Susskind and Mark O’Conor, our current President and Vice President. The book will attempt to capture a flavour…
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