Security flaws found in ‘most’ modern computer processors
Security flaws have been identified in the way many computer processors operate, according to security researchers at Google. Read Complete Article
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Grace period ends for social networks in Germany with new laws on removing illegal content begins
A new law that requires major social networks in Germany to remove “obviously illegal” content from their platforms within 24 hours will now be enforced, the country’s justice ministry has […]
Continue Reading →Plans to improve access to broadband and boost 5G connectivity set out by the UK government
A new universal right to access “high speed” broadband services is to be introduced into law in the UK, the government has announced. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →Software companies in Europe urged to review their export control classifications
Software companies across Europe should “re-assess their current export control classifications” in light of EU regulations that recently came into force, an expert has said. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →UK urged to build ‘digital twin’ of its infrastructure
A “digital twin” of the UK’s infrastructure should be created to allow virtual projections to be carried out into future capacity needs, the National Infrastructure Commission (NIC) has said. Read […]
Continue Reading →Further steps taken towards UK ratification of the Unified Patent Court
The UK’s ratification of an international agreement to establish a new Unified Patent Court (UPC) in Europe has moved closer following recent actions taken by parliament and the Privy Council. […]
Continue Reading →US loses bid to intervene in EU Apple state aid case
The US government has lost a bid to intervene in an EU case concerning an investigation into Apple’s tax affairs. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →US regulator reverses position on net neutrality
A US regulator has voted to repeal ‘net neutrality’ regulations that governed how internet service providers (ISPs) in the country could manage the traffic over their networks. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →The Victorian Market-led Proposals Guideline: changes for 2017
ANALYSIS: The latest iteration of the Market-led Proposals Guideline re-confirms the willingness of the Victorian government to work collaboratively with the private sector and provides further clarity of the process […]
Continue Reading →UK Electronic Communications Code to become law on 28 December
A new Electronic Communications Code setting out rights and obligations regarding the deployment and maintenance of mobile phone masts and other telecoms infrastructure will become law in the UK on 28 […]
Continue Reading →Law reform body seeks to update defamation laws in Scotland
Defamation laws in Scotland would become more closely aligned with those in England and Wales under proposals from the Scottish Law Commission. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →UK government called on to shift liability for illegal online content to social media companies
The UK government has been urged to change the law to shift the balance of liability for illegal content online towards social media companies. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →Watchdog outlines long term vision for a single digital regulator in Europe
A single body could be responsible for the regulation of data protection, consumer protection and competition law issues in digital markets in future, the European data protection supervisor has said. […]
Continue Reading →UK regulator scrutinises the way ISPs manage network traffic
The UK’s telecoms regulator has opened a new “enforcement programme” to formally monitor the way in which internet service providers (ISPs) manage the flow of data over their networks. Read […]
Continue Reading →Action Fraud hotline launch reinforces need for businesses to put cyber response plan in place, says expert
ANALYSIS: Cyber fraud is one of the biggest commercial and legal threats faced by businesses in the world, so it is no surprise to see UK police division Action Fraud […]
Continue Reading →European Commission intervenes in US dispute with Microsoft over access to data stored in Ireland
The European Commission has intervened in a long-running legal dispute between the US government and Microsoft over the rights of US law enforcement agencies to access data on technology companies’ […]
Continue Reading →Specific laws are required for mass-scale facial recognition applications
The Malta Information Technology Law Association (MITLA) refers to a news report carried by Malta Today titled: “Paceville is test case for facial recognition CCTV that could be deployed nationwide” […]
Continue Reading →Smart construction and technology could save £15bn a year, says UK government
A three-point plan to improve UK infrastructure delivery could generate savings of £15 billion a year, the government has claimed. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →Apple wins trade mark battle over Chinese rival’s ‘Mi Pad’
A Chinese electronics company has lost a bid to register the name ‘Mi Pad’ as an EU trade mark for its tablet computers following opposition by Apple. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →Copyright-protected works will not be subject to new EU rules on ‘geo-blocking’
Online service providers in the EU will not face new obligations to make their copyrighted content available to customers to access when they are visiting other EU countries after proposed […]
Continue Reading →UK admits that Investigatory Powers Act needs updated to comply with EU law
The Investigatory Powers Act needs to be updated if it is to comply with EU law, the UK government has admitted. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →Retailers and logistics companies could be considered as intermediaries in IP rights infringements, says European Commission
It is open to rights holders under EU law to pursue retailers and logistics companies as intermediaries in the infringement of their intellectual property (IP) rights, the European Commission has […]
Continue Reading →UK government review seeks to spur industry investment in future telecoms infrastructure
A new review will be conducted by the UK government in a bid to spur greater investment from telecoms companies into new telecoms infrastructure, such as ‘full fibre’ and ‘5G’ […]
Continue Reading →UK regulator warns of enforcement action against secondary ticketing sites
A number of websites that facilitate the second-hand sale of tickets have been told to improve their practices by a UK regulator after it raised concerns about their compliance with […]
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