General Court dismisses as inadmissible action brought by WhatsApp against EDPB decision
However, the validity of the EDPB’s decision may be challenged before a national court, which may request the CJEU to make a preliminary ruling….
Miscellaneous
UK government announces new rules for apps to boost consumer security and privacy
Plans include voluntary Code of Practice aiming to strengthen consumer protection across the app market….
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Calling SCL members: We need your help with our 50th Anniversary Book
In 2023 the Society will be 50 years old and, as many of you will know, several initiatives are being planned to celebrate that landmark. One of those is a book, to be edited by Professor Richard Susskind and Mark O’Conor, our current President and Vice President. The book will attempt to capture a flavour…
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EDPB adopts Article 65 dispute resolution binding decisions regarding Meta
The EDPB was called upon to settle disputes between various data protection regulators….
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CMA announces new programme of consumer enforcement work on ‘Online Choice Architecture’
The Competition and Markets Authority has announced a new programme of consumer enforcement work focused on so-called “Online Choice Architecture”….
Council of the EU adopts position on Artificial Intelligence Act
The Council has made various amendments to the European Commission’s original proposal….
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The Week’s TechLaw News Round Up
UK government announces update to cybersecurity laws, CMA publishes final music streaming market report, Irish Data Protection Commission announces decision in Facebook “data scraping” inquiry and more in this week’s round-up of UK and EU techlaw news developments not covered elsewhere on the SCL website….
DCMS announces Online Safety Bill to return, with some amendments
The MOJ has also announced new laws aimed at better protecting victims from abuse of intimate images, some of which will be included in the Online Safety Bill….
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CMA will take no further action in music streaming market investigation
The CMA has concluded its independent study into the music streaming market….
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Australian Competition & Consumer Commission calls for new competition and consumer laws for digital platforms
The ACCC has recommended a range of new measures to address harms from digital platforms….