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Tech, Media and Comms

Streaming market study update aims to keep harmony in UK music industry

Businesses and individuals in music streaming need to remain aware of developments ahead of the final report in 2023

Retail and Consumer

App stores warned as Samsung found liable for third-party content

The UK High Court denies the eCommerce Directive 'safe harbour' defence in decision on infringing third-party apps

Digitalisation

UK regulators consider online safety and competition in digital markets

Competition and communications regulators have recently published a joint statement - what does this mean for businesses?
Tech, Media and Comms

European institutions contemplate the metaverse and its policy challenges

European Parliament Research Service paper considers regulation by adapting the existing digital world policy framework

Digitalisation

Will AI be a game changer for the sports industry?

Artificial intelligence is increasingly used in sport, but it is not yet clear how looming regulation will affect the sector
Regulatory and compliance

EU's Digital Service Act to introduce first express ban on 'dark patterns'

Definition of dark patterns sheds light on concerns including exiting subscriptions easily while raising applicability questions
Real estate

UK Supreme Court widens Electronic Communications Code rights for operators

Telecoms operators can apply for additional rights as they are not to be treated as the occupier of existing sites
Regulatory Outlook

Advertising and marketing | Regulatory Outlook July 2022

ASA on debt management ads | Eye spy enhanced disclosures for children | Kellogg's challenge to HFSS rules fails
Regulatory Outlook

Data protection | Regulatory Outlook July 2022

Data Protection and Digital Information Bill laid before Parliament | UK government announces adequacy agreement in principle with South Korea
Regulatory Outlook

Telecoms | Regulatory Outlook July 2022

Consultation on Regulation to Implement the Telecommunications Infrastructure | Ofcom publishes update on use of 6GHz band for shared access
Regulatory Outlook

Cybersecurity | Regulatory Outlook July 2022

Compensation claims: a new role for the ICO? | Establishing a pro-innovation approach to regulating AI | BEIS consults on
Tech, Media and Comms

Tribunal provides welcome guidance for operators and landowners on renewal terms under the Electronic Communications Code

Much-needed clarification provided on valuation principles and on the parties' key rights in code agreements