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Digital Economy

Irish Data Protection Commission releases first post-GDPR annual report

Irish Data Protection Commission releases first post-GDPR annual report

The DPC published figures showing the extent of how things have changed since May 2018.

Australian Competition Commission continues its inquiry into digital platforms

Australian Competition Commission continues its inquiry into digital platforms

The ACCC is seeking more input on digital advertising to complete its investigation.

US Federal Trade Commission to tackle competition in the tech sector

US Federal Trade Commission to tackle competition in the tech sector

The FTC will allocate resources exclusively towards monitoring competition in the tech industry.

Italian regulator consults on draft rules to tackle hate speech

Italian regulator consults on draft rules to tackle hate speech

The rules suggest a co-regulatory approach for online platforms.

French government to propose legislation against hate speech on the internet

French government to propose legislation against hate speech on the internet

The law would introduce fines for online platforms failing to remove harmful content.

UK Parliament’s DCMS Committee publishes final report on Disinformation inquiry

UK Parliament’s DCMS Committee publishes final report on Disinformation inquiry

The Committee for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport in the House of Commons has concluded its inquiry into Fake News.

EU legislators agree on the platform-to-business regulation

EU legislators agree on the platform-to-business regulation

EU Commission, Council and Parliament have successfully conclude the trilogue negotiations.

EU institutions agree on copyright reform

EU institutions agree on copyright reform

The European Commission, Council, and Parliament have finally concluded the trilogue negotiations.

Europe and Ireland publish guidance on data transfers under no-deal Brexit

Europe and Ireland publish guidance on data transfers under no-deal Brexit

Both the European Data Protection Board and the Irish Data Protection Commission guide companies in the steps to take.

UK Government report recommends regulating online platforms for news

UK Government report recommends regulating online platforms for news

The Cairncross review suggests ‘news quality obligations’ overseen by a regulator.