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Online Safety

Online Safety Act 2023: time to prepare as UK's Ofcom confirms start of illegal content duties

Implementation is largely on schedule with only three months for risk assessments once guidance is published in December
Life Sciences and Healthcare

European Parliament urges revision of medical devices regulations

EU medtech and diagnostics sectors face critical regulatory updates in new parliamentary resolution
IT and data

The UK Data (Use and Access) Bill – what businesses should be aware of

The wide-ranging bill covers much more than changes to data protection rules
Decarbonisation

EU Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism: how to stay ahead of the 'carbon curve'

Businesses should review their supply chains, 'importer' status and data collection – and be aware a UK CBAM is pending
Regulatory and compliance

Commission finds EU consumer law inadequate to protect consumers in the digital world

Long-awaited 'fitness check' of EU consumer law is finally published, paving the way for a new Digital Fairness Act
Life Sciences and Healthcare

England's health and social care sector can expect more change at the Care Quality Commission

Healthcare providers face uncertainty following the rollout of the single assessment framework amid public criticism
Financial Services

Where next for UK green consumer finance?

The search is on for market solutions, from property-linked finance to consumer credit reform
Energy and Energy Transition

'Red alert': EU Renewable Energy Directive's third edition rolls out in the Netherlands

What changes will RED III bring for Dutch renewable targets and related legal procedures and what is its status?
Telecoms

How near is telecoms in Europe to a 'true' digital single market?

Companies need to continue to align services closely to Member State law as the EU looks to develop a unified
Blockchain

Singapore's regulators set pace for blockchain and fintech 'ecosystem' advances

The Monetary Authority of Singapore is leading a regulatory race to put the city-state at the vanguard of digital change
ESG – Environmental, Social and Governance

ESG Knowledge Update | October 2024

Welcome to our Osborne Clarke ESG Knowledge Update, which offers a round-up of legal, regulatory and market news
UK Media Act

The UK Media Act 2024 takes first steps on Ofcom's roadmap to implementation

What is the current status of the Media Act and what can the broadcast and streaming industries expect next?