Assembly — Regulation Updates

Dutch regulator investigates Apple’s abuse of dominance in its app store

Dutch regulator investigates Apple’s abuse of dominance in its app store

The ACM launches its inquiry off the back of its recent market study into app stores.

Facebook discloses how it uses personal data after pressure from the European Commission

Facebook discloses how it uses personal data after pressure from the European Commission

Terms and conditions now explain how the company uses personal data for its business model.

Virgin Media reportedly considering offering wholesale access to its cable network

Virgin Media reportedly considering offering wholesale access to its cable network

The cable operator assess options amid changing conditions in the UK broadband market.

EU Parliament’s Transport Committee votes down Connected Cars regulation

EU Parliament’s Transport Committee votes down Connected Cars regulation

The Committee raised concerns about lack of technological neutrality.

European Commission publishes report on competition in the digital age

European Commission publishes report on competition in the digital age

The report explores how competition policy should evolve across the EU.

UK Government’s plans for regulating internet companies has been leaked

UK Government’s plans for regulating internet companies has been leaked

The plan, which was due to be announced on Monday 8 April, makes social media companies liable for harmful content.

Austrian government proposes a digital tax of 5%

Austrian government proposes a digital tax of 5%

The finance minister announced the new measure, largely modelled on the French one.

Australia drafts spectrum outlook and plans for the 26GHz and 28GHz bands

Australia drafts spectrum outlook and plans for the 26GHz and 28GHz bands

The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) prepares for high-band 5G spectrum awards.

Facebook calls for new rules and regulations for the internet

Facebook calls for new rules and regulations for the internet

Facebook’s CEO Mark Zuckerberg’s column in the Washington Post identifies four areas of regulation.