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Privacy

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

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

Ofcom’s Children’s Safety Codes of Practice

The regulator’s guidance on protecting minors online comes at a time when some governments are considering prohibiting access to platforms altogether

US: FCC issues fines for privacy violations

New legislative proposals on data privacy would transfer the regulation of privacy in the telecoms sector to the FTC but bring the US closer in alignment to its peers

EC launches its first DMA investigations

While the focus on self-preferencing and steering of users’ choices is unsurprising, the EC is likely to face familiar criticism over its repeated attempts to address well-worn complaints

Paying for privacy in Europe?

As the UK gathers information about consent or pay schemes, the EC is weighing up using new powers to look at Meta’s paid ad-free subscription for EU users

Policy perspectives from CES 2024

While AI and privacy dominated discussions, the consumer tech showcase also brought reflections on spectrum policy and the digital divide

US moves towards limiting targeted ads for children

Despite lagging behind counterparts in regulating for online safety, the US could soon align with other global powers in enhancing protections for children

India: The new Telecommunications Act

The updated legislation will offer end users better protection against scams; however, the line between national security and privacy has become blurry

Regulating facial recognition in China

Deployments in public places will still be allowed on national security grounds