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Tech, Media and Comms

DMCCA consultations launched on implementation of UK consumer protection

Further clarity will assist compliance with the new regimes on fake reviews, drip pricing and subscription contracts

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19/12/2024

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Regulatory Outlook

Digital Regulation | UK Regulatory Outlook November 2024

Government consults on introducing sanctions for senior executives of online platforms and marketplaces for failure to remove content on weapons...

27/11/2024

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Regulatory Outlook

Telecoms | UK Regulatory Outlook November 2024

mmWave to take place in 2025 | Ofcom investigation into the misuse of phone numbers

27/11/2024

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Regulatory Outlook

Advertising and marketing | UK Regulatory Outlook November 2024

Government introduces Tobacco and Vapes Bill to Parliament: advertising aspects | ASA publishes update on its vaping project review |...

27/11/2024

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The UK Budget

What do venture capitalists need to know about the UK government's policies?

Tax changes and growth plans pose opportunities and challenges for the venture capital community

07/11/2024

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Regulatory and compliance

What can UK business expect from regulators in future?

What can be learnt from the UK government's stated approach to regulation and growth?

07/11/2024

Read time 9m

Regulatory Outlook

Advertising and marketing | UK Regulatory Outlook October 2024

UK CAP and BCAP publish final statement on body image in advertising review | UK CAP publishes guidance note on...

30/10/2024

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Regulatory Outlook

Digital Regulation | UK Regulatory Outlook October 2024

Ofcom states that duties to comply with illegal content safety requirements should come into force in March 2025 | Sharing...

30/10/2024

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Online Safety

Online Safety Act 2023: time to prepare as UK's Ofcom confirms start of illegal content duties

Implementation is largely on schedule with only three months for risk assessments once guidance is published in December

29/10/2024

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IT and data

The UK Data (Use and Access) Bill – what businesses should be aware of

The wide-ranging bill covers much more than changes to data protection rules

28/10/2024

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Regulatory and compliance

Commission finds EU consumer law inadequate to protect consumers in the digital world

Long-awaited 'fitness check' of EU consumer law is finally published, paving the way for a new Digital Fairness Act

24/10/2024

Read time 4m

Telecoms

How near is telecoms in Europe to a 'true' digital single market?

Companies need to continue to align services closely to Member State law as the EU looks to develop a unified...

17/10/2024

Read time 7m

Blockchain

Singapore's regulators set pace for blockchain and fintech 'ecosystem' advances

The Monetary Authority of Singapore is leading a regulatory race to put the city-state at the vanguard of digital change

17/10/2024

Read time 12m

UK Media Act

The UK Media Act 2024 takes first steps on Ofcom's roadmap to implementation

What is the current status of the Media Act and what can the broadcast and streaming industries expect next?

16/10/2024

Read time 4m

Cyber security

Safeguarding critical infrastructure and digital services: recent UK and EU developments

Organisations should carefully assess if they are likely to fall within the scope of proposed UK and EU legislation

14/10/2024

Read time 1m

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Tech, Media and Comms

DMCCA consultations launched on implementation of UK consumer protection

Further clarity will assist compliance with the new regimes on fake reviews, drip pricing and subscription contracts

New -

19/12/2024

Read time 10m

Regulatory Outlook

Digital Regulation | UK Regulatory Outlook November 2024

Government consults on introducing sanctions for senior executives of online platforms and marketplaces for failure to remove content on weapons...

27/11/2024

Read time 5m

Regulatory Outlook

Telecoms | UK Regulatory Outlook November 2024

mmWave to take place in 2025 | Ofcom investigation into the misuse of phone numbers

27/11/2024

Read time 1m

Regulatory Outlook

Advertising and marketing | UK Regulatory Outlook November 2024

Government introduces Tobacco and Vapes Bill to Parliament: advertising aspects | ASA publishes update on its vaping project review |...

27/11/2024

Read time 4m

The UK Budget

What do venture capitalists need to know about the UK government's policies?

Tax changes and growth plans pose opportunities and challenges for the venture capital community

07/11/2024

Read time 4m

Regulatory and compliance

What can UK business expect from regulators in future?

What can be learnt from the UK government's stated approach to regulation and growth?

07/11/2024

Read time 9m

Regulatory Outlook

Advertising and marketing | UK Regulatory Outlook October 2024

UK CAP and BCAP publish final statement on body image in advertising review | UK CAP publishes guidance note on...

30/10/2024

Read time 6m

Regulatory Outlook

Digital Regulation | UK Regulatory Outlook October 2024

Ofcom states that duties to comply with illegal content safety requirements should come into force in March 2025 | Sharing...

30/10/2024

Read time 5m

Online Safety

Online Safety Act 2023: time to prepare as UK's Ofcom confirms start of illegal content duties

Implementation is largely on schedule with only three months for risk assessments once guidance is published in December

29/10/2024

Read time 4m

IT and data

The UK Data (Use and Access) Bill – what businesses should be aware of

The wide-ranging bill covers much more than changes to data protection rules

28/10/2024

Read time 7m

Regulatory and compliance

Commission finds EU consumer law inadequate to protect consumers in the digital world

Long-awaited 'fitness check' of EU consumer law is finally published, paving the way for a new Digital Fairness Act

24/10/2024

Read time 4m

Telecoms

How near is telecoms in Europe to a 'true' digital single market?

Companies need to continue to align services closely to Member State law as the EU looks to develop a unified...

17/10/2024

Read time 7m

Blockchain

Singapore's regulators set pace for blockchain and fintech 'ecosystem' advances

The Monetary Authority of Singapore is leading a regulatory race to put the city-state at the vanguard of digital change

17/10/2024

Read time 12m

UK Media Act

The UK Media Act 2024 takes first steps on Ofcom's roadmap to implementation

What is the current status of the Media Act and what can the broadcast and streaming industries expect next?

16/10/2024

Read time 4m

Cyber security

Safeguarding critical infrastructure and digital services: recent UK and EU developments

Organisations should carefully assess if they are likely to fall within the scope of proposed UK and EU legislation

14/10/2024

Read time 1m

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Nick Johnson

Partner, International Head of Tech, Media & Comms, UK

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Sara Valentine

Partner, International Sub-sector Leader, Technology, UK

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Herke van Hulst

Partner, Advocaat, The Netherlands

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Ulrich Bäumer, LL.M.

Partner, Attorney at Law (New York), Germany

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Konstantin Ewald

Partner, Head of Tech, Media and Comms, Germany

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Gianluigi Marino

Partner, Head of Digitalisation, Italy

+39 02 5413 1769 Email Gianluigi Full biog

Coen Barneveld Binkhuysen

Partner, Lawyer, The Netherlands

+31 207 02 86 12 Email Coen Full biog

Chia-Ling Koh

Managing Director, Singapore

+65 6350 4380 Email Chia-Ling Full biog

David Miranda

Partner, Spain

+34 93 419 18 18 Email David Full biog

Benjamin Docquir

Partner, Belgium

+32 2 515 93 36 Email Benjamin Full biog

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