Uber drivers were ‘workers’, Court of Appeal confirms
A group of Uber drivers who challenged their employment status in the tribunals were ‘workers’, and so entitled to a minimum wage and paid holidays, the Court of Appeal has […]
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Anti-virus software providers face UK probe
Providers of anti-virus software in the UK face scrutiny for their compliance with consumer protection laws. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →France to introduce unilateral digital tax on 1 January 2019
France will introduce its own tax on large multinational technology companies from 1 January 2019, its finance minister has announced. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →EU rules impacting non-personal data in force
New rules that seek to end unjustified ‘data localisation’ and that promote greater access to and use of non-personal data have come into force in the EU. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →PSD2: EBA to set up API working group
The European Banking Authority (EBA) wants banks, credit card providers, fintechs and other businesses to work with it and national regulators to address technical issues that arise in the lead […]
Continue Reading →Clothing brand fined €40m over online sales restrictions
A company has been fined for the first time by the European Commission for prohibiting retailers authorised to sell its goods over the internet from using its brand names and […]
Continue Reading →UAE fintech ‘booming’ as more startups complete accelerator
A further 20 innovative financial technology (fintech) projects have completed the largest accelerator programme in the Middle East, underlining how attractive the region is becoming to these businesses, an expert […]
Continue Reading →Ruling provides lessons for tech contractors
A court in Scotland has highlighted how technology suppliers can successfully raise claims for relief for delays caused to their work, and how the businesses engaging those suppliers might properly […]
Continue Reading →New evidence standards set for digital health tech
New evidence standards have been developed to help inform investment in new digital health technologies by NHS bodies in England. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →Interaction between PSD2 standards and e-ID rules clarified
ANALYSIS: Technical security specifications written into regulation must be flexible enough to avoid undermining the long-tern security of open banking and broader open finance developments as technology evolves. Read Complete […]
Continue Reading →Recommendations on processing data in the cloud
ANALYSIS: A recent report published by Ireland’s data protection watchdog provides a helpful reminder to businesses to take additional steps to secure personal information when processing it in the cloud. […]
Continue Reading →First UK ‘pensions dashboards’ planned for 2019
The first free, online ‘pensions dashboard’, through which UK pension savers will be able to access their information from most schemes in a single place, should be up and running […]
Continue Reading →EU e-Privacy reforms hit stalemate
EU countries cannot agree on the wording of the planned new e-Privacy Regulation, causing the proposed reforms to be watered down. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →Dual-use export control appeal rules take effect in Ireland
A new appeals process for failed dual-use export licence applications in Ireland has been established. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →UK rail sector deal centres increased use of technology
The government and rail industry have agreed a plan to increase efficiency of the UK’s railways, improve journeys and increase the capability of the sector to trade internationally, with a […]
Continue Reading →CMA confirms investigation into PayPal’s iZettle deal
An in-depth investigation into PayPal’s acquisition of Swedish mobile payments start-up iZettle will be carried out by the UK’s main competition authority. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →European Electronic Communications Code finalised
A ‘European Electronic Communications Code’ has been finalised by EU law makers, with the new rules, on issues such as the rights to install new telecoms equipment and the use […]
Continue Reading →Amazon expected to contest competition case in Germany
Amazon is likely to “fiercely defend” claims that it is a dominant platform for sellers in Germany, a competition law expert has said. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →BT and KCOM chosen to deliver universal broadband services
BT and KCOM have been provisionally chosen as the UK’s universal service providers for broadband. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →Digital tokens: US regulation has no bearing on Singapore
The issue or offer of digital tokens could fall outside the scope of Singapore’s securities laws even if the activity is found to be subject to US law, the city […]
Continue Reading →UAE repeals arbitrators’ ‘objectivity and integrity’ penalties
A contentious law under which arbitrators and court-appointed experts risked temporary imprisonment for breaching “the duty of objectivity and integrity” has been amended by the UAE legislature. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →New geo-blocking rules take effect in the EU
New rules which prevent online sellers from restricting cross-border sales based on the nationality, residence or place of establishment of their customers have come into force across the EU. Read […]
Continue Reading →US brings fraud charges in Autonomy case
US prosecutors have charged Mike Lynch, the former chief executive of UK software business Autonomy, with fraud. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →Data watchdogs seek ‘added value’ in GDPR cloud codes
ANALYSIS: A letter published by an EU data protection watchdog earlier this year offers clues as to how a new cloud computing code of conduct will be assessed for approval […]
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