While AI and privacy dominated discussions, the consumer tech showcase also brought reflections on spectrum policy and the digital divide
US moves towards limiting targeted ads for children
Despite lagging behind counterparts in regulating for online safety, the US could soon align with other global powers in enhancing protections for children
GDPR: Meta required to change behavioural advertising practices
No longer able to rely on a GDPR exemption for its use of personal data, Meta has begun to rollout a new subscription model across the EU
India’s (long) road to data protection legislation
A new law introduces protections for citizens, including children, but exemptions from the rules for government agencies is concerning
What does Rishi Sunak mean for tech and telecoms?
Macroeconomic challenges and the cost of living crisis will be the priority, but the new PM will at some point have the opportunity to shape the sector’s policy agenda
Cloudbusting: Hyperscalers come under increasing regulatory scrutiny
France, the Netherlands and the UK have all announced reviews of competition in the cloud market, but will their investigations identify concerns?
Data laws in the UK: A new legislative direction post-Brexit
A departure from the GDPR and the promise of a more flexible approach to the management of data risks
Ireland issues its first large GDPR fine
The DPC may look to have found its teeth with a €225m fine for Facebook. How it will deal with the lengthy backlog of cases will show whether that’s really the case
UK to break away from GDPR
Amazon fined €746m in largest GDPR fine to date
While this was ultimately Luxembourg’s decision, all eyes will be now be on the Irish authority as it decides on several high profile cases involving Big Tech
