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Digital Economy

Switzerland moves to regulate online platforms

The Federal Council’s decision to regulate reflects a change in policy, with forthcoming legislation set to be guided by the EU’s Digital Services Act

Ofcom proposes to refer UK cloud market to the CMA for investigation

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

Policymakers are stepping up their oversight of AI, often with very different approaches

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