The regulator will monitor the way in which online platforms fulfil the statutory duty of care that new legislation will impose on them.
Apple fined €25m in France over iPhone slowdowns
France’s consumer protection agency fined the company for not informing customers about the effect of software updates on their devices.
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.
EU Parliament calls for rules on a common charger for portable devices
UK Government to legislate on consumer IoT security
The Government published its response to a consultation on the improvement of security standards for interconnected household devices.
UK decides not to implement EU Copyright Directive
Universities and Science Minister Chris Skidmore has said the UK will not implement the EU Directive after the country leaves the EU.
UK Data Protection Authority publishes Code of Practice for the protection of children online
The ICO says the code is “the first of its kind” in the world, and will be complemented by other initiatives to address online harms.
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.
French Data Protection Authority proposes stronger tools for internet users to opt out of data harvesting
The CNIL issued a draft recommendation to strengthen the hand of users in giving consent to placing cookies or other tracers on their devices.
