The preference for a market investigation reference would be a significant step for Ofcom to take; reflecting the seriousness of the concerns identified
Ofcom: Online scams rife in the UK
In light of significant financial and emotional harms, Ofcom is backing forthcoming online safety laws to spur tech firms to reduce consumer fraud
Ireland signs Online Safety & Media Regulation Bill 2022 into law
The act will modernise media industry oversight but, unlike plans in the UK, does not intend to use criminal liability as a primary enforcement tool
Ofcom: Net neutrality for an evolving internet
As Ofcom’s net neutrality consultation closes, we summarise the main talking points from the regulator’s stakeholder event
US publishes an AI Bill of Rights
Tackling greenwashing and fake online reviews in Australia
Regulators from the UK to China have made strengthening consumer protection in the digital economy a priority
California signs online safety and transparency bills into law
Due to limited progress at the federal level, states have taken matters into their own hands, but their legislative efforts have faced stiff opposition
Cloudbusting: Hyperscalers come under increasing regulatory scrutiny
France, the Netherlands and the UK have all announced reviews of competition in the cloud market, but will their investigations identify concerns?
Safer and more secure digital products in Europe
The Cyber Resilience Act, designed to make connected devices more secure, is another example of Europe attempting to set the global standard
Ofcom to explore competition and consumer issues in digital markets
As services such as FaceTime, WhatsApp and Zoom have replaced voice calling and SMS, do these present new harms for consumers?
