“Facebook seems willing neither to be regulated nor scrutinised”: Culture, Media and Sport Select Committee publishes Final Report on Disinformation and ‘fake news’

Recommendations build on those presented in an interim report published in July 2018

Broadcasting (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 made

The Broadcasting (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 SI 2019/219 have been made.

Buivids: a further over-extension of the domestic purposes exemption?

Neil Brown comments on a recent decision of the CJEU on the application of the data protection framework to everyone’s life online.

Copyright Directive agreed by European Commission, Parliament and Council of the European Union

New European Regulation to improve fairness of online platforms' trading practices

A European regulation has been agreed, aimed at creating a fair, transparent and predictable business environment for businesses and traders when using online platforms.

New standards protecting children from irresponsible gambling advertisements, including online

The Committee on Advertising Practice has published new standards to protect children and young people from irresponsible gambling advertisements, including online.

ICO examines data protection issues in adtech industry

The ICO is examining data protection issues in the adtech industry

How can the law regulate removal of fake news?

Professor Chris Marsden and Dr Trisha Meyer summarise the recommendations for regulating fake news set out in their report presented to the European Parliament

PSA bans two companies from phone-paid services market and issues further fines

The Phone-paid Services Authority (PSA) has issued five-year prohibitions from the phone-paid services market to two companies.

CMA takes action on hotel booking websites

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has secured voluntary undertakings from hotel booking websites.

PSA consults on guidance on the retention of data

The Phone-paid Services Authority (PSA) has issued a consultation about guidance on the retention of data.

Podcast: SCL Annual IT Contracts Update 2019

Draft Mobile Roaming (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 laid before parliament

The draft Mobile Roaming (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 have been laid before the UK parliament.

EU adapts company law to digital age

The EU has decided to revise company law with the aim of ensuring it remains fit for purpose in the digital age.

The Investigatory Powers Act 2016 (Commencement No. 11) Regulations 2019

The Investigatory Powers Act 2016 (Commencement No. 11) Regulations 2019 have been made.

BOOK REVIEW: An Introduction to Technology Law

Lucie Audibert, of Taylor Wessing, reviews a book that demonstrates that tech law is not a niche

SCL Student Tech Law Challenge 2019 - Friday 22 February 2019, London - ENTRIES NOW CLOSED

Please Note: the competition is now closed for entries

SSCL event: Behind the Hype - Use Cases and Trends in Legal Operations and Technology - Thursday 28 February 2019, Edinburgh

A meeting of the Scottish SCL - free to attend and open to all

Rescheduled Date: "Innovation & Tech in the Rail Sector" - Organised by the SCL London Group - Wednesday 6 March 2019

SCL Mini-Lecture with David Ormerod QC: "Abusive and Offensive Online Communications: the current criminal law and the need for reform" - Wednesday 13 March 2019, London

SCL Annual Conference 2019 - Wednesday 2 October 2019, London

Essential training from only £330 + VAT