Commission thinks that certain aspects of the law need reform to ensure that digital assets are given consistent recognition and protection….
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Apple is distorting competition in music streaming market says European Commission
Commission says that Apple has abused its dominant position through the mandatory use of Apple’s own in-app purchase mechanism…
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UK government to introduce new cyber security laws to protect smart devices
Legislation will be introduced as soon as parliamentary time allows….
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Groundbreaking rules published to enable rapid resolution of blockchain and crypto legal disputes, as worldwide smart contract market expected to reach $345.4 million by 2026*
Rules published today by Government-backed UK Jurisdiction Taskforce at LawtechUK will address uncertainty, encourage fast resolution of disputes, and foster increased confidence for businesses in adoption of digital technology including blockchain, crypto assets and smart contracts UK legal infrastructure continues to be world leading following publication in November 2019 of UKJT’s legal statement on the…
UK government consults on new laws to speed up rollout of 5G technology
Greater freedoms to build 5G masts in new sites and of different sizes under consideration. The UK government has also published the report by the Telecoms Diversification Taskforce….
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European Commission proposes a risk-based approach to regulate use of AI
New regulation seeks “to turn Europe into the global hub for trustworthy AI”…
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Chancellor sets out plans to boost UK fintech
The proposals follow recommendations made in the recent Fintech Review….
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Facebook takes further action on fake and misleading reviews following CMA intervention
Further intervention forms part of CMA’s work on fake and misleading reviews…
The April issue of Computers & Law is available to download now
Over 70 pages of analysis, news and case notes in this issue….
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European Data Protection Board adopts two Opinions on draft UK adequacy decisions
The Board notes many areas of alignment but data protection law developments in UK should be monitored….
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