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“Big Tech” under pressure – new Rules for Digital Platforms in the EU and UK
At the end of 2020 both the EU and UK published ground-breaking proposals which threaten to revolutionise the governance of digital platforms. The EU published the draft Digital Markets Act which will seek to establish an ex ante framework to…
Prospective Refinements to CCCS’ Competition Guidelines in 2021
By Sandra Seah
Amid the disruptions caused by COVID-19, the Competition and Consumer Commission of Singapore is taking strides in 2021 to update its guidelines to better address unique challenges posed by the digital economy such as market definitions for multi-sided platforms, market…
“Digitalisation Act” approved – Germany pioneering antitrust regulation of digital markets
On 14 January 2021, the German parliament approved the long discussed reform of German competition law which has now also been confirmed by the second parliamentary chamber – the “Bundesrat”. The innovations to be implemented in the German Act against…
Dutch competition authority focuses supervision on algorithmic applications
On 10 December 2020, the Dutch Authority for Consumers & Markets (“ACM”) published its position paper on the supervision of algorithmic applications (Position Paper on Supervision of Algorithms). On the same day ACM also announced the launch of a pilot…
Status and pain points in implementing the new telecoms code
The European Electronic Communications Code (the Code) came into force on 21 December 2020. Member States were due to adopt the Code in their national legislation by that date. However, only two Member States have succeeded in implementing the Code…
Commission proposes to update NIS Directive only two years after implementation
Following criticism of both the scope and application of the Directive on Security of Network and Information Systems, otherwise known as the “NIS2 Directive”, the European Commission published its proposal for a review in December 2020. As the name suggests,…
Ten key points from new, global-first rulebook aimed at online platforms
Members of the European Parliament are vying to have a leadership role in shaping the EU’s new rule book for online platforms, as political discussions kick off on the proposed Digital Services Act package. Published at the end of last…
Shifting landscape in SEP FRAND litigation – 2021 will see hard fought disputes in China and India
The UK Supreme Court’s decision in Unwired Planet and the German Supreme Court’s decision in Sisvel v Haier have set off a chain reaction which will see hard fought FRAND litigation in China and India in 2021. As it becomes…
A “Light Touch” Regulatory Framework for AI – Transparency at the Heart of AI Regulation
Background The need for an ethical approach to the implementation of AI solutions has gained widespread acceptance in academic communities, the public sector and, increasingly, in commercial organisations. A considerable industry has emerged providing commentary and guidance on the topic.[1]…