UK law CMA closes ESS case following developments in the market The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) opened its case into ESS in May, following concerns that ESS was taking action to prevent schools from switching to an alternative management information systems (MIS) provider. MIS databases handle student information, such as attendance and safeguarding. Schools…
The ICO is consulting on generative AI development and use. It is part of the ICO’s consultation series on generative AI and data protection. It forms the fifth and final section and focuses on the allocation of accountability for data protection compliance across the generative AI supply chain. The ICO says that the allocation of…
Meta provides digital display advertising services. These are a type of digital advertising where advertisers pay online companies (for example, social media platforms) to display advertising on the websites or apps. In June 2021, the Competition and Markets Authority launched an investigation under Chapter II of the Competition Act 1998 into suspected breaches of competition…
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In May 2024, the Media Act 2024 received Royal Assent and was passed into law. The legislation represents the biggest change to the public service media framework in two decades. The Act makes changes to Ofcom’s existing responsibilities as the UK’s regulator of broadcast media, including: Earlier this year Ofcom published its roadmap for compliance….
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The CMA has closed the Competition Act cases into Google’s Play Store and Apple’s App Store on the grounds of administrative priorities and has not taken any decisions as to whether the Competition Act 1998 has been infringed. The CMA has taken this decision before the new digital markets regime comes into force. Although the…
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UK law Media Act 2024 (Commencement No 1) Regulations 2024 made The Media Act 2024 (Commencement No 1) Regulations 2024 have been made. They bring most provisions of the Media Act 2024 into force as of 23 August 2024. Regulation 4 provides for linked commencement where provisions of the Act make amendments to legislation that…
Deceptive Design Patterns (DDPs) or “dark patterns” are often found on websites and apps. They “nudge” consumers into making decisions that may not be in their interests. Examples include additional charges at the end of a transaction after a person has committed time to the purchase process, or users being forced to provide payment details…
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Ofcom has published two consultations under the Online Safety Act 2023, one on transparency reporting and the other in information gathering. Transparency reporting Under the Act, “categorised services”, which are expected to include some of the most widely used social media and search services, are required to produce transparency reports at least annually. Ofcom is…
The ICO has launched a call for evidence on children’s privacy practices on social media and video sharing platforms. It has been carrying out a review of social media platforms and video sharing platforms (VSPs) as part of its Children’s Code Strategy. The ICO’s Tech Lab reviewed 34 social media platforms and video sharing platforms,…
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The Payments Systems Regulator (PSR) and Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) are seeking views on the benefits and risks digital wallets bring to people and businesses. They say that the adoption of digital wallets has significantly increased in recent years, and believe that around 50% of UK adults now use them. Among the most popular digital…
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