ICO examines data protection issues in adtech industry
The ICO is examining data protection issues in the adtech industry…
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New standards protecting children from irresponsible gambling advertisements, including online
The Committee on Advertising Practice has published new standards to protect children and young people from irresponsible gambling advertisements, including online….
How can the law regulate removal of fake news?
Professor Chris Marsden and Dr Trisha Meyer summarise the recommendations for regulating fake news set out in their report presented to the European Parliament….
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Science and Technology Committee urges primary legislation to regulate children’s use of social media
The House of Commons Science and Technology Select Committee has produced a report on the impact of social media and screen-use on young people’s health….
BOOK REVIEW: An Introduction to Technology Law
Lucie Audibert, of Taylor Wessing, reviews a book that demonstrates that tech law is not a niche…
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Human Rights, Business and Tech Lawyers: 10 things to consider
Sarah Ellington and Daniel D’Ambrosio of DLA Piper run through ten of the most pressing emerging human rights risks affecting law tech decision-making…
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Celebrity Social Media Influencers: New guidance from the CMA
The CMA has announced that it has secured formal commitments from sixteen celebrity influencers and issued further guidance on influencer marketing….
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Petitions Committee recommends changes to law on online abuse
The House of Commons Petitions Select Committee has published its report “Online abuse and the experience of disabled people” and has said that the current law is not fit for purpose….
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Google fined 50m Euros under the GDPR for failures in clarity and consent in its Android software
Highest fine to date under the GDPR issued by CNIL, the French data protection authority…
Are you thinking what I’m linking? Liability for hyperlinks
Leo Davidson of 11KBW summarises the recent ECtHR decision on publisher liability for linked content…
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