Platforms should look to go beyond what the new code of practice expects, although this may not be enough to silence calls for stronger measures
A longer timeframe for global tax reforms
With US support for the OECD reforms hanging in the balance, some countries may be tempted to revive plans for their own digital taxes
Data laws in the UK: A new legislative direction post-Brexit
A departure from the GDPR and the promise of a more flexible approach to the management of data risks
Big tech and disinformation: A tougher stance
The collective enforcement of the code, along with the DSA, will be vital to creating a transparent, safe and trustworthy environment online
Making the UK a ‘global tech superpower’
Improving digital skills sits at the heart of the new digital strategy, as the economy currently misses out on £63bn in output due to a lack of talent
Apple and Google: Under increasing scrutiny in the UK
Further investigations, coupled with ongoing antitrust enforcement, signal a more intense crackdown in lieu of ex-ante rules
The risks associated with Europe’s Data Act
European data protection bodies highlight several areas of concern, some of which align with the desire of the tech industry to avoid over-prescriptive regulation
Delays to the UK’s regime for digital competition
The EU’s Digital Services Act
The EU’s answer to tackling illegal and harmful content online has been approved. As is often the case, a number of important details still remain to be clarified
Europe’s AI Act moves forward
The Parliament aims to reach a common position by November. Many unresolved issues could mean it will take longer
