SCL Competition and Tech Group – call for expressions of interest
An invitation to SCL members to be part of this new SCL Group…
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Miscellaneous
Digital Services Act: Updated infographic
Kuan Hon’s infographic summarising the key points of the Digital Services Act – updated July 2022…
UK government consults on policy statement on regulating AI
Meanwhile the Data Protection and Digital Information Bill is introduced to the UK parliament….
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UK government issues response to call for evidence on loot boxes in video games
The government does not currently intend to amend or extend the scope of gambling or consumer protection regulation to cover loot boxes….
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CMA and Ofcom issue joint statement on online safety and competition
The statement explores the interactions between competition and safety online. It aims to ensure that the CMA and Ofcom take a coherent approach….
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European Commission consults on Amazon commitments on marketplace seller data and access to Buy Box and Prime
The consultation ends on 9 September 2022….
ICO sets out three year strategic plan
The Information Commissioner has also given a speech introducing the plan and priorities and saying that he wants an “ICO that empowers”….
SCL SESG Group webinar: ESG in lawyers’ day-to-day work
In this panel discussion our experts will discuss lawyers’ day-to day work in ESG. ESG – Environmental, Social and Governance – is increasingly influenced by legal teams who can help shape the culture and corporate decision-making of companies. This webinar will discuss: existing initiatives that lawyer should be aware of and what lawyers can proactively…
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Ofcom calls on tech firms to start preparing for regulation now
Ofcom also launches call for evidence on how platforms can meet duties under Online Safety Bill…
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CMA investigates Amazon over suspected anti-competitive practices
The CMA is investigating Amazon over concerns that practices affecting sellers on its UK Marketplace may be anti-competitive and could lead to a worse deal for customers….
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