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Digitalisation

Proposal for a Directive on Artificial Intelligence Liability – Facilitations for Victims and Obligations to Disclose Documentation

On 28 September 2022, the European Commission published a proposal for a Directive on Artificial Intelligence Liability (exact title: “Directive
Tech, Media and Comms

France makes parental controls mandatory on internet-connected devices

The legislation is the latest move in France to protect minors and make it easier for parents to block online
Tech, Media and Comms

UK chancellor's 'mini-budget' proposes amendments to draft infrastructure legislation

Signals positive changes for telecom operators enabling easier access to telegraph poles on private land
Regulatory Outlook

Telecoms | Regulatory Outlook September 2022

Telecoms network and service providers to implement new security measures in UK by 2024 | EU announces consultation on requiring
Regulatory Outlook

Data protection | Regulatory Outlook September 2022

Major delay to the UK's Data Protection and Digital Information Bill | ICO publishes its ICO25 strategic plan | Children
Regulatory Outlook

Cyber security | Regulatory Outlook September 2022

DCMS publishes policy paper exploring the organisational experiences of cyber security breaches | Fact sheet on government amendments to the
Regulatory Outlook

Advertising and Marketing | Regulatory Outlook September 2022

Enforcement notice on advertising Kenalog injections | CAP and BCAP launch consultation on mid-contract price rises in telecoms ads |
Digital Regulation

Draft Bill to amend the Spanish Gambling Act and doubts on the constitutionality of the text

While the Draft Bill to amend the current Spanish Gambling Act is still in process, the Spanish Supreme Court is
Real estate

UK tribunal clarifies Electronic Communications Code renewals involving concurrent lessees

Judgment guides on a 'gap' in the telecoms regime when site providers grant a concurrent lease to a third party

Blockchain

What is the Ethereum 'Merge' and how will it make blockchain greener?

'The Merge' will significantly decarbonise the infrastructure for many blockchain applications, such as crypto assets, NFTs and DeFi systems
Financial Services

UK financial watchdog tells firms to review 'buy now, pay later' promotions

All 'buy now, pay later' products must comply with financial promotion rules or risk enforcement action, FCA warns