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Technology, Media and Telecommunications (TMT)

Government response to IoT consultation sets out 'Secure by Design' policy

The government has released a policy paper on the security of connected devices, setting out its intention to regulate IoT

Online Safety

OSB in focus: what types of service will be caught by the UK Online Safety Bill?

Internet service providers will need to assess whether they come within the scope of the draft legislation and take stock

Intellectual property

France implements major provisions of the EU Copyright Directive

New legislation marks a significant step in the regulation of digital and copyright in France

Decarbonisation

UK tech sector looks beyond compliance as it tackles decarbonisation

Robust legal and regulatory frameworks together with a shift in corporate culture and the delivery of green tech innovation will

Blockchain

Why not all blockchain has a heavy carbon footprint

The carbon footprint of Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies has been making headlines recently. We explain what drives their energy consumption

Online Safety

UK government announces draft Online Safety Bill

The first draft of the UK's Online Safety Bill has been published, and it contains a few surprises

Technology, Media and Telecommunications (TMT)

TMC Tax Focus | Be prepared for tax scrutiny

With tax authorities often sceptical about the motives behind corporate decision-making, recording and being able to demonstrate the commercial rationale

Artificial intelligence

Be prepared | The growing regulatory focus in Europe on artificial intelligence applications

As legislators and regulators sharpen their focus on artificial intelligence, what do businesses operating in Europe need to plan for?

Technology, Media and Telecommunications (TMT)

TMC Tax Focus | International arrangements under the spotlight

Increased globalisation of companies in the Tech, Media and Communications sector has led to Tax Authorities clamping down on tax

Corporate

UK passes new law allowing government intervention in transactions on national security grounds

Substantial change is now set for the UK M&A landscape, with a wide range of transactions in scope, including current

Competition, antitrust and trade

French watchdog directs film distributors on ways to avoid competition breaches

Film release schedule to ease France's film industry out of the pandemic is deemed as a cartel, but competition authority

Regulatory and compliance

French government looks to support the 'ecological transition' of print media

New recommendations point the way for government and France's print media to turn the constraints of environmental liability into an