Miscellaneous

The Data Protection and Digital Information Bill may be under threat, as the government has approved a carry over extension. The business for 7 February stated: “Up to 90 minutes after the commencement of proceedings on the Business of the House (Today) motion (if that motion is agreed to)…(Secretary Michelle Donalan) That the period on…

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While “scoring” is permitted only under certain conditions, the prolonged retention of information relating to the granting of a discharge from remaining debts is contrary to the GDPR….

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UK law Automated Vehicles Bill receives first reading in House of Lords The Automated Vehicles Bill has received its first reading in the House of Lords. It aims to provide a new safety framework aimed at ensuring clear liability for the user, set the safety threshold for legal self-driving and establish an in-use regulatory scheme…

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The King has announced the UK government’s legislative programme for the next year. Some of the legislation has been carried over from the previous legislative period, and there are new proposals for the current legislative period. The existing legislation includes the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Bill and the Data Protection and Digital Information Bill….

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Amazon Marketplace Amazon has provided commitments to the CMA which aim to ensure that third-party Marketplace sellers can compete on a level-playing field and that UK customers get access to the best deals. Most sales on Amazon take place through the “Buy Box”. By giving independent sellers that use the Marketplace a fair chance of…

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UK law UK government issues update on future financial services regulatory regime for cryptoassets The UK government has confirmed its final proposals for cryptoasset regulation in the UK, including its intention to bring a number of cryptoasset activities into the regulatory perimeter for financial services for the first time. It has responded to the consultation…

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Ofcom has updated its guidance on net neutrality. It says that net neutrality supports the “open internet”, ensuring that users of the internet (both consumers and those making and distributing content) are in control of what they see and do online – not the broadband or mobile providers (i.e. internet service providers). The net neutrality…

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