Improving digital skills sits at the heart of the new digital strategy, as the economy currently misses out on £63bn in output due to a lack of talent
Apple and Google: Under increasing scrutiny in the UK
Further investigations, coupled with ongoing antitrust enforcement, signal a more intense crackdown in lieu of ex-ante rules
The risks associated with Europe’s Data Act
European data protection bodies highlight several areas of concern, some of which align with the desire of the tech industry to avoid over-prescriptive regulation
Delays to the UK’s regime for digital competition
The EU’s Digital Services Act
The EU’s answer to tackling illegal and harmful content online has been approved. As is often the case, a number of important details still remain to be clarified
Europe’s AI Act moves forward
The Parliament aims to reach a common position by November. Many unresolved issues could mean it will take longer
Another attempt at a transatlantic data privacy framework
Having a deal in place is important for the tech sector, which heavily relies on easy data flows between the two markets
EU adopts the Digital Markets Act
A strong political will from Parliament and Council saw a quick approval of the DMA. Its ultimate success will depend on its implementation and enforcement
South Korea adopts new rules for third-party app store payments
The new framework is the first practical test of how procompetitive rules for app stores will work in practice as regulators around the world grapple with the same issue
Regulating AI in Brazil
Brazilian lawmakers are seeking a more cautious approach to AI, in an attempt to align with the OECD
