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Regulatory and compliance

Decoding penalty notices: UK ICO clarifies its methodology for issuing fines in new guidance

Restatement and consolidation of the ICO's decision-making process rather than revolution in approach to enforcement
Regulatory Outlook

Data Law | UK Regulatory Outlook March 2024

ICO collects views on 'consent or pay' business models in relation to advertising cookies | IAB Europe a 'joint controller'
Regulatory Outlook

Cyber Security | UK Regulatory Outlook March 2024

NCSC advisory on tactics used by APT29 | NIST releases Cybersecurity Framework 2.0 | Government response to ransomware inquiry
Financial Services

How will the European Commission's FiDA proposal for open finance impact the financial sector?

The draft forms part of the financial data access and payments package alongside proposals for PSD3 and PSR
Tech, Media and Comms

Digital ad ruling by CJEU finds IAB Europe 'joint controller' for consent in TCF processing

Businesses relying on the online advertising framework may need to amend policies and user-facing information
Tax

UK financial institution notices: HMRC doubles down on customer location and employee data

HMRC's report provides several important updates for financial institutions on its use of information notices
Regulatory Outlook

Cyber security | UK Regulatory Outlook February 2024

LockBit operations disrupted by international law enforcement | Joint advisory about state-sponsored cyber attackers compromising critical infrastructure | Potential delay
Retail and Consumer

UK rail regulator increases focus on online ticket retailing, hidden fees and 'drip pricing'

What is good practice for train-ticket retailers when displaying prices and fees and providing online information?
Tech, Media and Comms

Technology, Media, and Communications Annual Review 2024: key themes

AI, digital regulation, M&A and emerging 'inclusive' policies are among the areas of focus for this year's review
Financial Services

UK set to extend variable recurring payments beyond 'me to me' use cases

Expansion due in third quarter may boost greater uptake of the open banking payment method
IT and data

Dutch Data Protection Authority issues new guidance and steps up cookie-banner supervision

Organisations have more clarity on the content and layout of cookie banners but need to check their compliance
Artificial intelligence

What is the latest on the UK government's approach to regulating AI?

The response to the AI white paper confirms no new legislation and a decentralised approach, but what else is planned?