UK government sets up new Digital Markets Unit within CMA
The new unit will work closely with the ICO and Ofcom and starts its work in April 2021
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The new unit will work closely with the ICO and Ofcom and starts its work in April 2021
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CDEI publishes review into bias in algorithmic decision-making
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The court reviewed relevant provisions of Brussels I Regulation for proceedings about abuse of dominant position. Even if the practices in question arise in the context of a contract, rules for tort and delict may apply.
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Bill “aims to give the government unprecedented new powers to boost the security standards of the UK’s telecoms networks and remove the threat of high risk vendors”.
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Court of Appeal provides guidance on disclosure of confidential information in such cases
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Ofcom consultation on video-sharing, Article 28 data processing clauses published, CMA fines CompareTheMarket, Virgin/02 deal review referred to CMA, National Security and Infrastructure Bill, ENISA guidelines, EDPS Opinions and CMA merger guidelines in this week’s round-up of techlaw news from the past week.
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Inquiry to consider the right to freedom of expression should be protected online and how it should be balanced with other rights.
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Order made in favour of Matchroom who broadcast boxing matches.. Detailed terms of order confidential but non-confidential version made public so that other parties could use the same approach.
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ICO says “the £1.25milllion fine we’ve issued...will send a message to other organisations that looking after their customers’ personal details safely should be at the top of their agenda”.
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EDPB: “acutely aware of the impact of the Schrems II ruling on thousands of EU businesses and the important responsibility it places on data exporters” as European Commission also publishes new draft Decision on SCCs
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