In the case between Max Schrems and the Irish Data Protection Authority, the AG says the authority must decide if US surveillance practices comply with EU privacy standards
New UK Government reiterates commitment to gigabit-capable broadband, but the timetable is uncertain
The Queen’s Speech opening the new parliamentary session refers to “gigabit-capable broadband” but without indicating an exact timeframe for delivery
UK competition authority publishes interim report on digital advertising review
The CMA is concerned about Google and Facebook’s dominance, and will make detailed policy recommendations to tackle it in its final report in 2020.
Swedish regulator to adopt new data retention rules
The PTS has adopted provisions for telecoms operators to retain additional information alongside IP addresses, when these cannot identify an individual
Ofcom to ban UK mobile operators locking devices
The regulator opened a consultation on several measures designed to facilitate switching, not only in mobile but also in broadband and pay TV
EU Competition Commissioner hints at reviewing market definition notice
In a speech, commissioner Margrethe Vestager suggests the notice on market definition will be reviewed to take into account globalisation and digitisation
Indian government proposes a new Personal Data Protection Bill
The bill largely resembles the first draft of 2018; however, it makes broader exemptions for public authorities, and foresees the creation of a ‘sandbox’ for innovation purposes
Swedish regulator pauses wholesale broadband market review after EC objects to geographic segmentation
The PTS’s decision will now be on hold for two months, after the European Commission raised serious doubts about geographical segmentation of the market
US Government to tap into a $60bn fund to facilitate alternatives to Huawei
The newly-founded US International Development Finance Corporation plans to help developing countries and businesses purchase equipment companies other than China’s Huawei
US presidential candidate Bernie Sanders promises $150bn ‘High-Speed Internet for All’ policy
The Democratic Party candidate pledges high-speed internet for everyone and vows to tackle anti-competitive behaviour between providers
