New No Deal Guidance: NIS Directive and .eu domain names
Two new guidance documents published as the Government prepares us for a ‘no deal’ Brexit…
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Telecoms & the Internet
US needs to appoint permanent Privacy Shield Ombudsperson says European Commission
2nd report into operation of the Privacy Shield has been published…
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Copyright, news and search results: Summary of the AG’s opinion in VG Media v Google
The AG states that German rules made in 2013 requiring permission should not be applied….
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European Commission launches Action Plan to combat online disinformation
Plan seeks to make sure that “online platforms to deliver on their commitments” in advance of 2019 elections for the European Parliament…
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Letter from the Editor: Unpredictable
It must be nearly Christmas as we are seeking your thoughts on what 2019 holds for the tech law community…
Book Review: EU Telecommunications Law
Reviewed by Daithí Mac Síthigh, Professor of law and innovation at Queen’s University Belfast…
Open Internet Access (Amendment Etc) EU Exit Regulations 2018
Regulations made to ensure continuity on net neutrality after 29th March 2019 (Brexit Day)….
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Geo-blocking Enforcement
The UK Geo-Blocking (Enforcement) Regulations have now been published…
Digital Services Tax
The Chancellor’s announcement of a digital services tax has left many scratching their head as to how it is to work. HMRC has issued an explainer which covers some basic questions…
Unfair Advantage of Famous Reputation Brands?
Lakmal Walawage considers questions about trade marks and domain names following the Court of Appeal ruling in Argos Ltd v Argos Systems Inc, taking account of the impact online, internationally and programmatically…
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