Ofcom is consulting on its proposed code of practice setting out the recommended actions that connected TV providers can take to ensure that public service broadcasters’ (PSBs) online players, and the public service content and public service channels they include, are prominent on their platforms. The code of practice also includes recommendations on the actions…
UK law Property (Digital Assets etc) Act 2025 receives Royal Assent The Property (Digital Assets etc) Act 2025 received Royal Assent on 2 December 2025. The Law Commission had carried out a study and concluded that certain digital assets, including crypto-tokens and non-fungible tokens (NFTs), can be regarded as “property” and should be recognised and protected…
Ofcom has launched the final version of its industry guidance aimed at facilitating a safer online experience for millions of women and girls in the UK. It includes a range of practical safety measures. Ofcom has written to sites and apps with its expectation that they start to take immediate action in line with the…
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No UK AI regulation Bill imminent On 17 November 2025, Lord Holmes asked the UK government in the House of Lords when they will publish their consultation on artificial intelligence legislation, and when a bill will be introduced. The Minister, Department for Science, Innovation and Technology, responding said “the government does not speculate on legislation…
The European Commission is investigating if Google is applying fair, reasonable and non-discriminatory conditions of access to publishers’ websites on Google Search, which is an obligation under the Digital Markets Act (DMA). The DMA aims to ensure contestable and fair markets in the digital sector. It regulates gatekeepers, which are the large digital platforms that…
Ofcom has issued an update on its implementation timetable for the remaining phases of the Online Safety Act 2023. The timetable is as follows: Now until the end of 2025 Guidance on a safer life online for women and girls After consulting in February 2025, it will publish its final guidance for improving women and…
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UK law UK government tables amendment to Crime & Policing Bill to tackle AI child abuse images Under new amendments to the Crime & Policing Bill, designated bodies like AI developers and child protection organisations, such as the Internet Watch Foundation (IWF), may scrutinise AI models, and ensure safeguards are in place to prevent them generating or…
The Office for Budget Responsibility estimates that a cyber-attack on critical national infrastructure could temporarily increase borrowing by over £30 billion – equivalent to 1.1% of GDP. The UK government has also published research which shows the average cost of a significant cyber-attack in the UK is now over £190,000. This amounts to around £14.7…
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Ofcom has proposed new rules to protect mobile phone users from messaging scams. Fraudsters can exploit mobile messaging services to reach victims on a massive scale. They may use this to manipulate victims into making payments or sharing sensitive information. People and businesses lose money and suffer either nuisance or distress as a result of…
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UK Law ICO consults on enforcement procedural guidance The Information Commissioners Office (ICO) is consulting on draft enforcement procedural guidance. It explains when and how the ICO opens investigations, uses its information gathering powers, how enforcement decisions are made and how settlement with reduced fines may be appropriate. The consultation ends on 23 January 2026….