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Digital Economy

The EU and UK’s cooperation on competition

Improved collaboration and dialogue is expected to have a mutual benefit for antitrust enforcement even within the bounds of a relatively limited agreement

Arcep advances regulation of the cloud market

The regulator found that data transfers related to switching providers create no additional cost for cloud providers, meaning no fee for data transfers can be charged to consumers

UK Data Bill: Unlocking secure and effective use

The Labour Government picks up where its predecessor left off, aiming to harness the power of data for public benefit and modernise the UK’s data protection regime

Ofcom’s positive vision for media literacy

The UK’s first multi-year strategy in two decades aims to tackle the rising problems of mis/disinformation and harms online, while boosting digital skills

South Korea recalibrates its approach to digital markets

The KFTC’s newly softened stance on regulating the conduct of big tech firms marks South Korea’s fourth attempt to address competition issues in the digital economy

EU: Google’s cloud complaint against Microsoft

The showdown between tech firms finds Google advocating greater openness in digital markets, despite its alleged abuse of dominance elsewhere

Regulating the Metaverse in Japan

With a focus on safety, security and privacy, the Government’s consultation on principles for the Metaverse reflect concerns identified elsewhere

Ensuring Apple’s compliance with the DMA

While the EC is seeking constructive dialogue with Apple, its enforcement of digital markets rules looks unlikely to soften with the arrival of new Commissioners

Court upholds Google Shopping fine in the EU

The end of the 14-year long case provides an opportunity to reflect on the step-change in antitrust enforcement against big tech around the world

Tackling misinformation and disinformation in Australia

The Government is moving ahead with new regulation to combat misinformation and disinformation online, despite significant pushback from stakeholders