Figures revealed in annual report covering a “transformative period” for privacy and data protection and broader information rights….
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UK government sets out plans to implement the European Electronic Communications Code by December
UK government bills transposition of the European Electronic Communications Code into UK law as an opportunity to deliver “the transition to future-proofed networks …. required to deliver the government’s connectivity ambitions.”…
EDPB adopts statements on Schrems, PSD2 and responds to MEP on contact tracing
EDPB adopts statements on Schrems, PSD2 and responds to MEP on contact tracing, interoperability of apps and DPIAs…
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DCMS House of Commons Committee calls for new Online Harms Regulator now
Regulator should have powers to address anonymity and user verification states Report on Misinformation in the COVID-19 Infodemic…
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Ofcom issues call for evidence on video-sharing platform regulation
Consultation ends on 24 September 2020…
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European Commission launches inquiry into the consumer IoT
IoT ecosystems are often characterised by strong network effects and economies of scale….
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Advocate General: Online platform operators not directly liable for illegal uploading of protected works
AG’s opinion issued in joined Cases C-682/18 Frank Peterson v Google LLC, YouTube LLC, YouTube Inc., Google Germany GmbH and C-683/18 Elsevier Inc. v Cyando AG…
Human Sciences Research Council of South Africa seeks proposals to spur AI ethics research on the continent
Agency is partnering with Facebook to offer research grants…
DCMS wants to outlaw universal default passwords in consumer smart products
DCMS issues calls for views on regulating consumer smart product cyber security….
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SCL webinar: The P2B Regulation Comes In on 12 July 2020 – Are You Ready?
Chair:Laura Berton, Partner, Fieldfisher Speakers:Dr Kuan Hon, Director, FieldfisherHelen Brown, Partner, Baker McKenzieJulia Hemmings, Partner, Baker McKenzie This new Regulation, which applies in the UK despite Brexit, requires online marketplaces and many other platforms to update their terms of service for business users as well as change their operational practices, providing more transparency and rights…
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