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Telecoms | UK Regulatory Outlook September 2023

Ofcom consults on mobile roaming customer protections
IT and data

What will the new UK-US data bridge mean for transatlantic data flows?

The extension is positive but will require businesses on both sides of the Atlantic to check they meet all requirements
Retail and Consumer

Polish watchdog continues to verify unfair online practices

Entrepreneurs should invest time in adjusting their websites to current legal requirements - Omnibus Directive's infringements still present
Commercial

Electronic Trade Documents Act paves way for digitalised trade in the UK

A new era of paperless international trade could enhance the UK economy by £1bn over the next decade, says government
Blockchain

Singapore’s central bank finalises regulatory approach to stablecoins

The regulations target issuers and intermediaries in Singapore and systemic stablecoin arrangement entities
Commercial

SaaS agreements: what to look out for in the UK and EU

SaaS vendor and customer contractual expectations will differ but what are the key provisions and current market practice?
Retail and Consumer

What are the pitfalls of modification clauses for tech businesses in Poland?

Platforms in Poland face strict consumer protection rules when changing contract terms
Online Safety

Singapore passes Online Criminal Harms Act

The legislation strengthens Singapore's fight against harmful cyber activity and bad actors using the internet for crime
Artificial intelligence

What risks need to be considered by a UK business using artificial intelligence?

An overview of the legal and regulatory risks arising from AI deployment published in our article in Compliance & Risk
Competition, antitrust and trade

Big Tech's expansion into UK financial services raises FCA concerns

The UK financial regulator and Digital Markets Unit will coordinate on competition law issues raised by the tech majors
Blockchain

Cryptocurrency tokens: should they be treated as a 'security' based on manner of sale?

A Singapore view on XRP and LUNA-UST tokens following two US judgments on Securities and Exchange Commission cases