The Australian Government instructed the ACCC to develop a mandatory code of conduct, marking a change from the voluntary approach initially set out.
BEREC and EC on how to cope with increased demand for network connectivity
EU institutions liaise with IPSs and streaming services in an effort to reduce network congestion during the coronavirus pandemic.
European Court of Justice rules against Google fine in Hungary
The ECJ has found the system of penalties in Hungary’s Advertising Law to be incompatible with EU treaties.
UK competition authority looks to take on big tech after Brexit
The CMA is seeking a more active role in scrutinising and tackling anti-competitive behaviour by US tech giants.
Google calls for regulation of AI
The company’s CEO, Sundar Pichai, called for international alignment and agreement on “core values” in a piece for the Financial Times.
US tech sector welcomes US–China trade agreement, but calls for more progress
The Consumer Technology Association estimates the trade war has already cost US tech companies a total $17.5bn.
Tech giants ask regulators to avoid imposing liability requirements on them
EDiMA, the lobbying group of leading tech companies in Europe, published a paper calling for a new Online Responsibility Framework.
EU Parliament votes in the new European Commission
President-elect Ursula Von Der Leyen will take office as of 1 December 2019. The Commission will propose a Digital Services Act and continue to cast its eye on tech giants.
Tim Berners-Lee and his web alliance launch a ‘Contract For The Web’
The Contract enshrines nine principles for governments, companies, and citizens, and aims to foster a new collaborative approach for the web.
Google changes its policy on political advertising
The company limits targeting capabilities for advertisers, and will seek to limit ads with false statements and doctored videos.
