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Telecoms | UK Regulatory Outlook July 2026

Ofcom questioned on consumer outcomes, social tariffs, vulnerability and dispute resolution | Ofcom publishes updated Network and Service Resilience Guidance
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Digital regulation | UK Regulatory Outlook July 2026

UK government announces further measures to protect children online | EU expert panel recommends harmonised age restrictions on children's access
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Advertising and Marketing | UK Regulatory Outlook July 2026

UK updates: New regulations limit use of automated vehicle terminology in marketing | Government consults on banning unlicensed gambling sponsorships
Technology, Media and Telecommunications (TMT)

High‑Risk Providers (HRP) in the Polish National Cybersecurity System Act

The concept of a high‑risk provider (HRP) is one of the crucial and most debated mechanisms introduced by the amendment
Technology, Media and Telecommunications (TMT)

ESRB Warning ESRB/2026/3: Systemic Cyber Risks from Frontier AI Models — What Financial Institutions Need to Know

The ESRB’s Warning ESRB/2026/3 elevates frontier AI models (FAIMs) to a source of severe systemic cyber risk for the EU
Tax

UK government consults on extending VAT liability rules on online marketplaces

The government is seeking views on proposals that would make online marketplaces responsible for accounting for VAT on sales by
Technology, Media and Telecommunications (TMT)

CJEU Grand Chamber clarifies the 'coordinated field' and hosting liability under the E-Commerce Directive

Landmark rulings on country-of-origin protection and hosting safe harbours are significant for digital service operators
The Digital Markets Competition and Consumers Act (DMCCA)

CMA issues first fines under its new UK direct consumer enforcement powers

Drip pricing, automatic opt-in charges and failure to respond to information notices are targets of the new regime
Technology, Media and Telecommunications (TMT)

Netherlands tightens telemarketing rules from July

The abolition of the soft opt-in exception makes consent the new baseline for commercial calls to Dutch consumers
Regulatory Outlook

Telecoms | UK Regulatory Outlook June 2026

Draft revised Telecommunications Security Code of Practice recently published | Ofcom published latest AI strategic report on safe and secure
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Digital regulation | UK Regulatory Outlook June 2026

UK Online safety and age assurance: UK government announces age restrictions for online services including social media ban for under-16s
Regulatory Outlook

Advertising and Marketing | UK Regulatory Outlook June 2026

UK updates: ASA updates its complaint handling procedures | CAP issues enforcement notice on gambling ads with strong appeal to