Switching off algorithm-driven recommendations is significant given how key it has been for driving adoption and engagement
India’s (long) road to data protection legislation
A new law introduces protections for citizens, including children, but exemptions from the rules for government agencies is concerning
Regulating online platforms in South Africa
The Competition Commission is using the EU’s Digital Market Act as inspiration as it seeks to address problems with self-preferencing and app store fees
Italy: Stricter anti-piracy rules become law
AGCOM’s new powers to tackle illegal online streaming with be welcomed by industry, with the problem currently costing them €290m (£250m) annually
Increasing cybersecurity for smart devices
Success of the voluntary scheme in the US will depend on its widespread adoption and ability to drive competition between firms in the provision of security
US: Voluntary commitments on AI
While currently relying on a self-regulatory approach, the US plans to pursue legislation, but without a clear timetable for when, it lags other markets such as the EU
EU Data Act: Agreement reached
New provisions should help mitigate stakeholder concerns, although creating value from Europe’s data will only follow a lengthy implementation process
Priorities for Spain’s presidency of the Council of the EU
AI Act negotiations will be an immediate focus, while the Data Act and Gigabit Infrastructure Act will also demand attention and progress over the coming months
Conference debrief: ETNO-MLex Digital Policy Day
To drive progress against 2030 connectivity targets, like-minded stakeholders urged changes to the EU’s telecoms regulation and its attitude to in-market mergers
Denmark: New rules to limit the collection of children’s data
Several European countries are moving to rein in the power of tech firms, restricting the accumulation of data that underpins their business models
