UK Knowledge Collection | Digital markets and eCommerce, forever chemicals and DSARs

The Digital Markets, Competition and Consumer Act has brought significant change to the consumer and competition law landscape in the UK, but it does not merely affect players in digital markets. The first session in our popular compliance webinar series, returning this month, will cover competition law changes under the Act relevant to all businesses.

Our in-person eCommerce Forum looks in more detail at the Act's practical and legal implications for eCommerce businesses, as well as what is happening in the EU digital regulation sphere. And our marketinglaw update covers recent developments for the advertising and marketing industry.

Reform of the regulatory regime around the use of poly- and perfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS, also known as forever chemicals) is on the horizon. The chemicals are widely used in many consumer products, but concern has grown over their environmental and health impact. Our Insight  looks at the issues facing businesses in the retail and consumer sector as far-reaching restrictions on the use of PFAS in Europe are anticipated.

UK data law is set for some change. Our Insight looks at what has been announced by the new government and at a recent case on data subject access requests. How to handle these requests (the subject of more than 15,000 complaints to the regulator) is the subject of our next Dipping into Data webinar, taking place next week. 

Recent Insights

Court of Appeal dismisses SIPP operator's challenge of UK financial ombudsman decision

The Court of Appeal has set aside a judicial review request to challenge a Financial Ombudsman Service decision: its focus on pre-contractual due diligence may act as a warning to execution-only providers of self-invested personal pensions.
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The Energy Transition

Our top picks of the latest energy regulatory and market developments in the UK's transition to net zero includes the government's announcement of the results of allocation round six of the contracts for difference scheme and consultations on the National Energy System Operator.
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Marketinglaw Update

A selection of regulatory updates, including the digital advertising and marketing industry association IAB Europe's commitments in its paper "Towards an inclusive, safe and innovative digital Europe" and the CMA's compliance advice on the marketing of green heating and insulation products, together with a round-up of recent Advertising Standards Authority rulings, and more.
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PFAS and products: how to prepare for change in Europe

Poly- and perfluoroalkyl substances are present in most supply chains and consumer products. Businesses using PFAS need to understand how the regulations surrounding these chemicals are evolving and what action to take.
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GDPR for HR | ICO enforcement, DSARs, and what UK data law changes to expect

A round-up of developments relating to data privacy in the workplace, including recent enforcement action taken by the ICO on the use of facial recognition technology and a recent case on data subject access requests.
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Upcoming Events

Dipping into Data | Data Subject Access Requests

10 September | 16:00-16:30
Using a practical case study, we will look at the mechanics and tactical considerations of responding to a data subject access request and provide an update on the latest regulatory and case law developments.
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Eating Compliance for Breakfast | Competition changes under the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumer Act

17 September | 09:00-09:30
The Digital Markets, Competition and Consumer Act makes substantial changes to competition law that will affect all businesses and not just those active in digital markets. The session includes discussion of changes to dawn raids, information requests and the impact of UK competition law further afield.
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DORA: Financial institutions under the new ICT governance framework

17 September | 14:00-15:00
The EU's Digital Operational Resilience Act will become applicable as of 17 January 2025, bringing significant implications for financial services firms and their providers of ICT-related services.
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Immigration update

18 September | 09:30-10:30
Our webinar will examine the effect on businesses and compliance of the immigration law changes that have occurred since April, what is planned, and the potential impact of new government policy.
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eCommerce forum

26 September | One London Wall | 09:30-13:00
An in-person forum to discuss emerging legal issues for eCommerce players: including the UK's Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act; the EU Digital Services Act and European Accessibility Act; and digital payments.
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