More flexibility and innovation for the next decade, but the regulator will still need to be mindful of the interests of incumbents
ACMA to set out expectations for how Australian operators should treat vulnerable customers
ACMA takes a leaf out of Ofcom’s book, requiring operators to improve the training of staff and the monitoring of interactions with vulnerable customers
Ireland under pressure to investigate data sharing between WhatsApp and Facebook
The patience of other European authorities is wearing thin, as they believe the Irish Data Protection Commission should be tougher on Big Tech
UK Government sets out a plan for ‘Digital Regulation’
The Plan shows the Government’s clear intention to compete with the EU, and promises to put innovation at the heart of policymaking
Belgian regulator wants ISPs to be clearer about ‘unlimited’ internet offers
The fair use policies that apply to these offers are catching too many customers by surprise, and could even clash with net neutrality rules
Google fined €500m in France for failing to negotiate in good faith with press publishers
Despite the intervention of the competition authority, online platforms and press publishers are struggling to agree on the remuneration of press content online
OECD finally agrees global tax deal
US Court pours cold water on the FTC’s attempt to break up Facebook
The ruling goes to show how important defining the scope of digital markets will be in any attempt to draw up new rules
EC considers the UK an adequate destination for personal data
The UK’s resolve to adopt an approach more focused on innovation means future adequacy decisions can’t be taken for granted
