House of Lords Select Committee issues report on online freedom of speech
The report is focused on how public policy can protect freedom of expression online…
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New technologies in law enforcement: call for evidence launched by Lords committee
Committee exploring advanced algorithmic tools discover, deter, rehabilitate, or punish people who break the law in England and Wales….
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*New* SCL Tech Law Essentials webinar: “Patents for computer inventions – always worth thinking about”
Speakers:John Leeming, Partner, European and UK Patent Attorney, Litigator, J A Kemp LLPStephen Hodsdon, Partner, UK Patent and Chartered Trade Mark Attorney, Litigator, J A Kemp LLPHermione Thompson, Partner, UK and European Patent Attorney, J A Kemp LLP With the computing sector now dominated by software-led companies, from the FAANGs to individual app developers, it’s…
APIs & Software Copyright in 2021 – A View from each Side of the Pond
Chris Kemp reflects on a significant year so far for API copyright….
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UK government consults on new consumer protection and competition laws
Government says plans deliver on its 2019 manifesto commitment to “give the Competition and Markets Authority enhanced powers to tackle consumer rip-offs and bad business practices.”…
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UK government consults on digital identities
The consultation sets out how the government can build confidence in digital IDs so they have a similar status in law as physical proofs of identity…
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Consultation launched on Digital Markets Unit
Government says that “a thriving digital economy is at the heart of the government’s vision for long-term economic growth”….
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Ofcom consults on guidance for on-demand providers on protecting users from harmful material
Guidance provides detail about material prohibited on ODPS as well as measures to protect users…
DCMS Committee calls for CMA to carry out market study relating to music streaming
MPs says artists must be given a legal right to a fairer share of revenues from streaming…
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EDPB adopts urgent binding decision regarding Facebook Ireland case
Conditions to demonstrate the existence of an infringement and urgency were not met….
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