WTO deal reached to cut tariffs on technology products
The EU, US and China, along with more than 50 other members of the World Trade Organisation (WTO), have agreed a “tentative accord” to cut custom duties charged on 201 […]
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UK government considers shifting contractor tax compliance burden to end user
Shifting the responsibility for ensuring that an independent contractor complies with their tax liabilities from the individual to the service user would be a “fundamental change” to existing practice, with […]
Continue Reading →HMRC targets digital ‘intermediaries’ with new data-gathering powers
App stores, online booking platforms and ticket resellers could be required to provide UK tax authority HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) with information about the businesses using their services under […]
Continue Reading →Covert surveillance activities need independent oversight, says expert
The use of the Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act (RIPA) for cover surveillance should be overseen by independent judges to ensure the appropriate legislation is being used, an expert has […]
Continue Reading →Alibaba to open second cloud computing datacentre in US
Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba will soon open a second data centre in the US as part of plans to expand its Aliyun cloud computing operations, China.org said . Read Complete […]
Continue Reading →Fly safely or risk prosecution, UK’s Civil Aviation Authority warns hobby drone owners
The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has issued fresh warnings to recreational drone owners in the UK, reminding them to fly “safely and legally” and not use cameras within 50 metres […]
Continue Reading →European court to rule on whether Uber a ‘digital service’ or transport company
The EU’s highest court is to rule on whether ride-sharing application Uber should be regulated as a ‘digital service’ or a transport company, following a referral by a Spanish judge. […]
Continue Reading →Updated UK infrastructure ‘pipeline’ lists £411 billion of planned projects
Over £400 billion of investment is needed to deliver all the infrastructure projects planned by the UK government “to 2020 and beyond”, of which over 60% will be sought from […]
Continue Reading →Quashing of private copying exemption a ‘temporary stay of execution’ for music industry, says expert
EU laws governing how rights holders are compensated for individuals making unauthorised copies of copyrighted material for personal use must be harmonised, an expert has said, after the High Court […]
Continue Reading →Morrisons data leak ‘a warning to companies’ about importance of fraud prevention policies says expert
The conviction of former Morrisons’ auditor Andrew Skelton for leaking the personal details of supermarket employees on the internet should act as a reminder to companies to review the effectiveness […]
Continue Reading →Mobile roaming charges to end within two years, says European Parliament
Roaming charges within Europe will drop next year, and end completely in two years, the European Parliament said last week. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →Separating Openreach from BT among potential options from improving UK telecoms competition, says regulator
Separating Openreach, BT’s network infrastructure division, from its telecoms business could improve competition between suppliers but may not be the most effective means of ensuring that consumers receive the best […]
Continue Reading →MITLA calls for a debate on the use of spyware tools
MITLA takes note of the recent revelations in the local media regarding the interest shown by the Malta Secret Service to procure the services of Italian web security firm Hacking Team who […]
Continue Reading →EU regulator rules on Huawei v ZTE and the abuse of a dominant position in SEP rights
The Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) has ruled that the owner of a standard-essential patent (SEP) could be abusing its dominant position by bringing a prohibitory injunction […]
Continue Reading →UK plans for ‘world-class telecoms infrastructure’ not ambitious enough, says expert
The UK government needs to consider more ambitious changes to the laws governing new telecoms infrastructure if its plans for near-universal countrywide 4G and ‘ultrafast’ broadband coverage are to be […]
Continue Reading →UK government to continue with National Infrastructure Plan as part of productivity package
The UK government will publish a new long-term National Infrastructure Plan (NIP), setting out its priority transport, energy, flood defence, water, waste, communications and science projects, as part of a […]
Continue Reading →Planned UK investment by Cisco to target financial services, retail and ‘internet of things’
Cisco, the US-based technology firm, will invest $150 million in innovative UK technology businesses as part of a $1 billion investment package, the company has announced. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →UK Supreme Court upholds HMRC’s position in gaming machine VAT case
The element of chance in a computerised slot machine connected to a separate random number generator (RNG) was still “provided by means of the machine” for the purposes of VAT […]
Continue Reading →MITLA Honorary Member appointed UN rapporteur on privacy
MITLA welcomes the news that its Honorary Member Prof. Cannataci has been appointed Special Rapporteur on Privacy by the UN’s Human Rights Council during its meeting in Geneva on Friday 3 […]
Continue Reading →Roaming charge and net neutrality rules set for autumn completion
Reforms to the roaming charges that mobile network operators (MNOs) can charge in the EU for the use of data services abroad and new ‘net neutrality’ rules are set to […]
Continue Reading →Rules on video on-demand services could be extended to non-EU providers
US-based online content providers could be subject to EU laws governing video on-demand services under plans being considered by the European Commission. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →Ofcom fines EE £1 million for poor complaint handling
Telecoms regulator Ofcom has fined mobile phone network EE £1 million for failing to tell customers of their right to take complaints to an ‘alternative dispute resolution’ (ADR) scheme. Read […]
Continue Reading →Financial technology industry driving ‘record high’ VC investment in UK tech companies, says London promoter
A “thriving” financial technology industry in London has helped the UK to secure a record level of venture capital (VC) investment into its technology companies, according to new figures published […]
Continue Reading →Daily newspapers’ online video content should not be subject to on-demand regulations, says EU court advisor
Video content published by daily newspapers on their websites should not be subject to regulation under the EU’s Audiovisual Media Services (AVMS) Directive, a legal advisor to the EU’s highest […]
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