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The UK government is consulting on three draft regulations under the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers (DMCC) Act 2024. They set out: The DMCC Act received Royal Assent on 24 May 2024. It contains provisions requiring the CMA, the courts and other enforcers to estimate or calculate a business’s turnover. This is to assess if…

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The Competition and Markets Authority is consulting on draft direct consumer enforcement guidance and rules as required and permitted under the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 (DMCC Act). The DMCC Act grants new direct enforcement powers, relating to consumer protection law, to the CMA. These new powers enable the CMA to investigate, determine…

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The ICO has provisionally decided to fine Advanced Computer Software Group Ltd £6.09m, following an initial finding that Advanced failed to implement measures to protect the personal information of 82,946 people, including some sensitive personal information.  Advanced provides IT and software services to organisations at national level, including the NHS and other healthcare providers, and…

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Last week, following its investigation into Wowcher’s online selling practices, the CMA announced that Wowcher will change the way it promotes products and services to customers, in addition to paying £4 million in refunds to consumers. Some organisations use so-called “dark patterns” or online choice architecture to “nudge” customers into buying products that they otherwise…

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