EU policy makers take first step towards addressing ‘geo-blocking’ concerns
EU broadcasting rules could be changed in an effort to ensure consumers can access more online content. Read Complete Article
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MPs to scrutinise delivery of ‘superfast’ broadband services across UK
Efforts to ensure everyone in the UK has access to a ‘superfast’ broadband service are to be scrutinised by a committee of MPs. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →Huawei opens new innovation centre in Sydney
Chinese technology giant Huawei has opened a new innovation centre in Sydney. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →Website operators face legal compliance challenge when moderating user comments, says expert
The challenge of remaining compliant with a complex and sometimes contradictory legal framework might explain why media companies and other hosts of online content are stopping users from commenting on […]
Continue Reading →Crackdown on ‘bogus’ self-employment could increase tax take and protect workers, says CAB
Strengthening the rights of an estimated 460,000 UK individuals in ‘bogus’ self-employment would also lead to substantial economic benefits by increasing the amount paid in income tax and National Insurance […]
Continue Reading →Proposed South Africa telecoms deal dropped over antitrust ruling
South African telecoms provider Telkom has said proposals to give greater access to its fixed line network to mobile operator MTN have been dropped, after the country’s Competition Commission said […]
Continue Reading →Expect only ‘negligible’ shift from cash to mobile payments in next five years, says trade body
US consumers are not likely to reduce the number of cash payments they make as a result of the rise of mobile payments technology, the ATM Industry Association (ATMIA) has […]
Continue Reading →EAT upholds dismissal of canal worker for social media ‘banter’
Employment disputes involving a worker’s use of social media do not require any “special rules”, and instead “fall to be determined in accordance with the ordinary principles of law”, the […]
Continue Reading →Tsinghua Holdings uses government backing to challenge Qualcomm dominance
Tsinghua Holdings, a technology business backed by Tsinghua University, will use government funding to develop mobile chip technology and challenge Qualcomm’s dominance in the Chinese market, China Daily said . […]
Continue Reading →Dealing with customers in a digital environment: the challenges for financial firms
FOCUS: Financial services firms have the opportunity to use digital technology to serve greater numbers of customers at less cost, but they will need to be able to balance innovation […]
Continue Reading →Spike in tech sector M&A deals likely to continue for many more months, says expert
The high level of merger and acquisition (M&A) activity in the technology, media and telecoms (TMT) market is likely to continue for many more months as companies seek to invest […]
Continue Reading →Nearly half of UK public shopping online via smartphones, study finds
Nearly half of UK adults use a smartphone device to shop online, according to new research published by Ofcom. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →Law makers ponder imposing EU cyber security obligations on digital platforms
Digital service platforms could face some cyber security obligations under the EU’s planned new Network and Information Security (NIS) Directive, under plans being considered by EU law makers, Reuters has […]
Continue Reading →Consumer rights rules will not apply where personal data, not money, is exchanged for digital content
Businesses selling or licensing digital content will not have to honour most “rights and remedies” that consumers will have under new UK consumer protection laws where those consumers exchange access […]
Continue Reading →Proof of reputational damage necessary for libel actions to succeed, rules High Court
Businesses and people that bring libel actions should not succeed with those claims unless there is proof that the published comments made about them damage, or are likely to damage, […]
Continue Reading →Expect more spectrum sharing, says Ofcom
Telecoms companies and other users of radio frequencies will be expected to share spectrum more often in the future, the UK’s telecoms regulator has said. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →Government should publish a Social Media Guidance Policy for its employees
MITLA takes note of the recent media report stating that Minister Bartolo has: “banned all ETC senior management from having a Facebook presence.” (Ref: The Malta Independent – 30th July 2015). […]
Continue Reading →German court unlikely to follow UK example on website blocking orders against ISPs, IP expert says
The Supreme Court in Germany is unlikely to order an internet service provider (ISP) to block its customers’ access to copyright-infringing material, an intellectual property law expert has said. Read […]
Continue Reading →Consumer fairness to feed into FCA’s review of role of big data in insurance, says expert
FOCUS: The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is likely to take more of an interest in how customer data is used than in how it is collected during an upcoming study […]
Continue Reading →MPs to scrutinise ‘big data’ opportunities and risks
A committee of MPs is to examine “the opportunities and risks of ‘big data’” in a new inquiry that welcomes input from industry. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →Levy on broadband providers could fund completion of superfast broadband scheme in the UK
UK internet service providers could fund the expansion of an existing ‘superfast’ broadband scheme, under plans being considered by the government. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →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 […]
Continue Reading →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 […]
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