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Telecoms | Regulatory Outlook September 2022

Telecoms network and service providers to implement new security measures in UK by 2024 | EU announces consultation on requiring
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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
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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
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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
Technology, Media and Telecommunications (TMT)

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?