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Regulatory and compliance

UK government reignites data protection reform

Changes to existing privacy framework proposed in updated Data Protection and Digital Information Bill
Regulatory Outlook

Cybersecurity | UK Regulatory Outlook February 2023

DCMS launches call for views on cyber security risks of software | G7 publishes documents for cyber security assessment in
Regulatory Outlook

Data protection | UK Regulatory Outlook February 2023

Update on the ICO's enforcement approach for communication service providers | UK PM overhauls government departments, including focus on innovation
Technology, Media and Telecommunications (TMT)

NIS 2 Directive: a key update for cybersecurity in the EU

The revised regulation aims for high-level cybersecurity and to eliminate divergences in implementing the repealed NIS 1.
Blockchain

Blockchain in Singapore 2023: where are we now? 

Collaborative projects and regulatory developments in Singapore indicate an appetite for innovation in digital assets
Financial Services

'Significant divergences': EBA publishes report on PSD2 authorisation peer review

Competent authority practices continue to diverge, according to the review into the directive's authorisation processes
Dark Patterns

Dark patterns and sustainability remain a target for Poland's consumer protection authority

Entrepreneurs in Poland need to be aware that consumer protection probes and proceedings are not slowing down
The Built Environment

Playbook sets out proposed ethical standards for use of real estate data

As the real estate industry’s digital transformation continues at pace, the utilisation of the data generated from users of the
Commercial

Enforcement risks mount in Germany for comparison and intermediary platforms

German watchdog is pursuing misleading behaviour and lack of transparency on ranking, reviews and market coverage
Technology, Media and Telecommunications (TMT)

How is EU cybersecurity law affecting IoT product design?

The EU's strategy on cybersecurity has the potential to be a game changer for product design, business models and distribution

New directive threatens the use of self-employed contractor models in Europe

Many staffing companies, AOR/EORs and platforms may need to start planning changes to their commercial models soon
Dark Patterns

European consumer protection watchdogs publish 'dark patterns' statistics

National authorities will take action after two-fifths of almost 400 sites were found to rely on manipulative practices