The European Commission is investigating if Snapchat is ensuring a high level of safety, privacy and security for children online in compliance with the Digital Services Act (DSA). It suspects that Snapchat is breaching the DSA by exposing minors to grooming attempts and recruitment for criminal purposes, as well as to information about sale of…
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The CMA has announced a package of actions on business software and cloud services under the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024. Its Board has assessed several closely connected issues across cloud services and business software, with the aim of making sure that customers (including businesses and government) can benefit from the best available products…
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UK Law Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 (Consequential Amendments and Transitional Provision) Regulations 2026 made The Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 (Consequential Amendments and Transitional Provision) Regulations 2026 SI 2026/386 have been made. They make various amendments to legislation in consequence of sections 117, 118 and 119(1) of the Data (Use and Access) Act…
UK law Online Safety (CSEA Content Reporting by Regulated User-to-User Service Providers) Regulations 2026 made The Online Safety (CSEA Content Reporting by Regulated User-to-User Service Providers) Regulations SI 2026/268 have been made. They come into force on 7 April 2026 and set out the legal requirements for services to comply with the child sexual exploitation…
Matthew Holman thinks we need to talk about whether sentient machines should have rights sooner rather than later and here explains why. Just Imagine I would like you to imagine for a moment that you are the first conscious AI system on Earth. You are much talked about and hunted for by human civilisation, and…
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UK law Business and Trade Committee holds inquiry on AI, business and the future of the workforce The House of Commons Business and Trade Select Committee is holding an inquiry into AI to better understand the opportunities and costs for businesses and the workforce, and to make recommendations on government priorities. It says that AI…
The ICO and Ofcom have warned the major platforms that minimum‑age policies must be properly enforced using robust, effective age assurance mechanisms. They have written to large tech companies setting out clear expectations, and signaling that enforcement action will follow where platforms do not comply. What has Ofcom said? Ofcom is calling on user‑to‑user and…
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UK law Ofcom investigates online forums hosting image-based sexual abuse Ofcom has launched an investigation into whether the provider of two online image boards has failed to comply with duties to protect people in the UK from illegal content. Due to the nature of these sites, Ofcom has decided not to name them or their…
UK law CMA launches investigation into hotel chains The Competition and Markets Authority has launched an investigation into suspected sharing of competitively sensitive information among competing hotel chains – Hilton, IHG Hotels and Marriott – using the hotel data analytics tool STR, owned by CoStar. All four businesses are under investigation. Companies use various types…
The UK government has formally launched its consultation on UK children’s digital wellbeing, covering social media, curfews, AI chatbots and gaming. The key issue is to consider what further measures are needed on top of the Online Safety Act 2023. The consultation explores: The consultation will close on 26 May 2026. The government has committed to…
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