‘Cyberflashing’ to become a criminal offence
Further addition to Online Safety Bill follows Law Commission recommendation that a new offence should be created….
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CMA investigates Google and Meta over ad tech concerns
The CMA is investigating whether Google and Meta entered into an anti-competitive agreement, and whether Google might have abused a dominant position through its conduct in relation to header bidding services….
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Loot boxes are NOT gambling under Dutch law
Leon Y. Xiao reports on the latest decision on loot boxes from the Netherlands….
More changes to the Online Safety Bill announced to cover scam adverts online
The government has also announced a consultation on the regulation of online paid-for advertising….
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BOOK REVIEW: We, the Robots?: Regulating Artificial Intelligence and the Limits of the Law
Darren Grayson Chng on a book that looks at the risk to governance posed by AI – and what can be done….
Tougher telecoms security rules to defend UK from cyber attacks
The government aims to ensure that mobile and broadband networks will be better protected from cyber attacks under stronger security rules…
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More additions to the Online Safety Bill announced
The UK government is adding two new duties to its Online Safety Bill to strengthen the law against anonymous online abuse….
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European Data Protection Board: February plenary session
EDPB issues documents about Cybercrime Convention, AI liability and the final version of its guidelines on tools for transfers….
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New vertical agreement block exemptions for the UK
The government is replacing EU exemptions from competition law for agreements between producers, distributors and retailers with bespoke rules for the UK….
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UK government consults on legal direction to restrict Huawei in UK telecoms networks
The government is consulting on proposed measures for full fibre broadband operators to stop installing Huawei equipment affected by US sanctions….
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