UK approach on EU copyright reforms depends on Brexit
The UK government may not implement controversial new copyright laws that are set to be fixed in EU law in the coming weeks, the UK’s Intellectual Property Office (IPO) has […]
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UK opens up access to oil and gas data
Terabytes of data on the UK’s oil and gas fields and infrastructure has been made freely available for use by industry. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →EU copyright reforms approved by MEPs
The European Parliament has formally approved controversial new EU copyright laws. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →Pre-ticked ‘cookie’ consent boxes prohibited
Online service providers cannot rely on pre-ticked agreements to place ‘cookies’ on the devices of internet users, a legal adviser to the EU’s highest court has said. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →Copyright ‘safe harbours’ for service providers need to be consistent
ANALYSIS: EU copyright law needs to be updated to address a peculiarity that restricts the options rights holders have to tackle infringement, and to provide greater certainty to internet service […]
Continue Reading →Tax tribunal: presenter Lorraine Kelly not ’employee’ of ITV
TV presenter Lorraine Kelly has won an employment tax case against HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC), after the first-tier tribunal found that she was not an ’employee’ of ITV to […]
Continue Reading →EU fine for Google over online search advertising
The EU’s competition regulator has fined Google €1.49 billion after it took issue with restrictions it said the company had placed on online search advertising. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →Future of mobility: infrastructure and tech at heart of UK strategy
The need to prepare the UK’s infrastructure and modernise existing law to support new transport technologies has been identified in a new government strategy on how people will move around […]
Continue Reading →Essay mills: UK government looks to ‘honour codes’ and platforms
Universities and colleges in England have been urged to require students to sign agreements promising not to pass off others’ work as their own. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →AI audit framework on ICO agenda
The UK’s data protection regulator is to develop a new framework for auditing artificial intelligence (AI) tools. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →PSD2 register goes live
A new register of businesses authorised or registered to provide payment or e-money services in the EU has gone live. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →Ruling offers guidance on liquidated damages clauses for delay
A ruling by the Court of Appeal earlier this month has highlighted the importance of ensuring IT contracts are clear about how liquidated damages apply in cases where technology suppliers […]
Continue Reading →Clear warning to businesses to prepare for IR35 changes now
HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has issued a clear warning to businesses not to delay preparing for changes to the off-payroll working rules in its latest consultation document published last […]
Continue Reading →EU’s mobile payments market attracts global challengers
ANALYSIS: US technology companies, Chinese e-wallet providers and European fintechs have found different ways to compete for a share of the EU’s mobile payments market. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →Why the HE sector must embrace cloud computing
ANALYSIS: Higher education providers that embrace cloud computing have an opportunity to access technology that can enhance students’ learning experience, better support academics with their research, and make collaboration easier. […]
Continue Reading →NAO flags challenges facing UK digital ID scheme
A digital identity (ID) scheme developed by the UK government may become unaffordable to government departments once public funding for the initiative is removed next year, the National Audit Office […]
Continue Reading →HMRC consults on extending off-payroll working rules to private sector
HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has opened a consultation on how new rules that will make businesses liable for determining the tax status of contractors who work through personal service […]
Continue Reading →Backing for GDPR-style penalties for consumer law breaches
EU law makers have endorsed plans to give regulators scope to issue GDPR-style fines against businesses that breach consumer law. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →Ofcom stiffens rules for broadband providers
Broadband providers in the UK must promise customers a minimum guaranteed speed for their service at the point of sale under a new code of practice developed by telecoms regulator […]
Continue Reading →EU court guided on e-commerce contact info disclosures
Online retailers do not need to make a telephone number available to consumers to abide by EU law if they offer a choice of other communication channels through which consumers […]
Continue Reading →Abu Dhabi Investment Office set up to encourage foreign investment
The president of Abu Dhabi has passed two new laws aimed at increasing foreign direct investment (FDI) into the emirate and regulating partnerships between the public and private sectors. Read […]
Continue Reading →EBA finalises new outsourcing guidelines
New guidelines which will shape contracts between banks and service providers they outsource to have been finalised by the European Banking Authority (EBA). Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →The 10 most important changes in the EBA’s revised outsourcing guidelines
ANALYSIS: European banking regulator the European Banking Authority (EBA) has revised its outsourcing guidelines for financial services companies. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →Outsourcing ‘best practice’ codified for UK public sector
A move to codify best practice around outsourcing in the UK is a significant step towards ensuring the full benefits of outsourcing are enjoyed by government departments and other public […]
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