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Ofcom’s new Online Nation Report reveals UK consumers’ online experiences

Ofcom’s new Online Nation Report reveals UK consumers’ online experiences

While an increasing proportion of users is concerned about using the internet, most respondents say the benefits outweigh the risks.

French broadcasting authority adopts recommendation on disinformation for online platforms

French broadcasting authority adopts recommendation on disinformation for online platforms

Summary

ITU issues Recommendation on a collaborative framework with OTTs

ITU issues Recommendation on a collaborative framework with OTTs

The Recommendation recognises the complementary contribution of OTT and telecoms to innovation and investment.

Singapore passes controversial law against fake news

Singapore passes controversial law against fake news

The law allows the government to block content online.

European Commission publishes study on the implementation of Net Neutrality rules

European Commission publishes study on the implementation of Net Neutrality rules

The study confirms the Regulation’s significant contribution to a more consistent approach.

UK Government to legislate for connected devices

UK Government to legislate for connected devices

The legislation will aim to increase protection from cyber attacks.

Facebook under scrutiny from data protection authorities in three countries

Facebook under scrutiny from data protection authorities in three countries

The social network faces investigations in Canada and Ireland, while it hopes to settle a dispute with the FTC in the US for $3bn.

Italian competition authority starts investigation into Amazon

Italian competition authority starts investigation into Amazon

The AGCM looks into the company’s alleged abuse of dominant position in e-commerce and logistics services.

EU Council gives the green light to the Copyright Directive

EU Council gives the green light to the Copyright Directive

Member states approved the final text, despite some countries in disagreement.

Dutch regulator investigates Apple’s abuse of dominance in its app store

Dutch regulator investigates Apple’s abuse of dominance in its app store

The ACM launches its inquiry off the back of its recent market study into app stores.