Regulation (EU) 2023/2854 (the Data Act) entered into force on January 11, 2024, and applied from September 12, 2025, with certain provisions phased in through 2026 and 2027. The Data Act is intended to create a harmonized framework for fair
Internet & Social Media Law Blog
The Internet & Social Media Law Blog, published by Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP, covers legal issues related to internet technologies, social media platforms, and digital innovation. Topics include biometric security, artificial intelligence applications, quantum computing services, and evolving regulatory frameworks such as the EU Data Act and digital governance initiatives. The blog addresses the intersection of technology and law, focusing on data access, privacy, cybersecurity, cloud computing, and compliance with emerging digital regulations. It provides insights into how legal developments impact businesses leveraging internet and social media technologies.
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The EU Accessibility Act: Impact on Those Doing Business in the EU
The European Accessibility Act (EAA) (Directive (EU) 2019/882) introduces new accessibility requirements that will apply to a wide range of products and services when they are accessible in the EU, aiming to enhance access for persons with disabilities and improve…
New EU Rule Requires Easy “Cancel Contract” Button for Online Sales
A recent update to EU consumer law will require many businesses selling online to offer a simpler, more accessible way for customers to cancel contracts within the standard 14-day cooling-off period.
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Amazon’s Internet Satellites, a Quantum Computing Super Hub and the Struggle for Discrimination-Free AI – News of Note for the Internet-Minded (6/24/25)
Disney and Universal’s AI Lawsuit, Nvidia’s Expansion, Meta’s AI “World Model” – News of Note for the Internet-Minded (6/17/25)
Taylor’s Version: A “Mastermind” in IP Ownership
After years of contractual entanglements, public disputes and strategic reinvention, Taylor Swift has achieved something few global recording artists have: She now owns the master recordings of her entire musical catalog.
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Why Your Organization Should Be Thinking About Quantum Computing and the Future of Encryption
Bad Spaniels III: The Paradox of Parody in Trademark Cases Ex-Rogers
After a decade of litigation and a pivotal Supreme Court ruling from 2023, the legal battle between Jack Daniel’s and VIP Products has taken yet another turn, this time back in favor of Jack Daniel’s. On remand from the Supreme…