‘Digital world requires a new approach to regulation’ says House of Lords Communications Select Committee
The House of Lords Communication Select Committee has issued its report on Regulating in a Digital World…
Litigation & DR
Threat posed by social media to jury trials ‘manageable’: Attorney General
Response published to call for evidence initiated after collapse of trial in R v F & D…
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CMA publishes principles on accommodation booking websites
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has published principles and accompanying guidance to help accommodation booking websites comply with consumer protection laws….
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Online Courts: A Report on the First International Forum
The team from Kennedys, who were one of the event sponsors, report on this ground-breaking event held over two days in December 2018…
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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….
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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….
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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….
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CMA takes action on hotel booking websites
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has secured voluntary undertakings from hotel booking websites….
Science and Technology Committee urges primary legislation to regulate children’s use of social media
The House of Commons Science and Technology Select Committee has produced a report on the impact of social media and screen-use on young people’s health….
Electronic Commerce (Amendment etc) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019
The Electronic Commerce (Amendment etc) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 have been made….
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