Warnings that an overhaul of the GDPR would be like opening Pandora’s box as the EC defends targeted changes to the nearly 10-year-old regime
Event debrief: techUK Tech Policy Conference 2026
Discussions unsurprisingly centred around the future of AI as industry and policymakers came together to forge a positive path forward for the UK’s tech sector
MWC26: Regulation & Policy Roundup from Day 2
Concerns over addictive design, agentic AI and security took centre stage as representatives from industry, policymakers and Hollywood shared their thoughts
DMCC Act: Commitments on mobile ecosystems
The CMA’s proposed decision demonstrates the flexibility provided by the act, despite criticism of a weakened approach
Revising the EU’s Cybersecurity Act
The EC aims to make vendor restrictions in the mobile industry binding across all Member States, with an eye towards also derisking fixed and satellite supply chains
UK: Limiting children’s access to smartphones and social media
The Government will consider the impact of legislation implemented abroad as well as the views of both parents and young people before determining its approach
The BBC’s next 10 years
While DCMS is not currently minded to depart from the licence fee model, various reforms are being considered to help support the broadcaster’s future financial sustainability
Event debrief: Open Internet Turns 10: What's Next?
Given seismic change in the functioning and role of the internet, policymakers and industry are beginning to debate if and/or how net neutrality rules should evolve
China: Ensuring safety in the use of interactive AI services
As safety risks become more pronounced, the CAC is taking steps to regulate for the prevention of self-harm and the protection of children
US: Deregulating state-level AI rules
In line with the US’ more relaxed approach to AI regulation, the Government has further restricted local policymakers’ ability to rein in the technology
