The CMA’s proposed decision demonstrates the flexibility provided by the act, despite criticism of a weakened approach
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
Event debrief: Back in the game? Europe’s race for digital leadership
The EC likened publication of its DNA proposals to unbottling a fine wine, although some in the telecoms industry do not appear convinced by the taste
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
Ofcom’s guidance on protecting women and girls online
Though the regulator expanded its recommendations on mitigating gendered abuse online, calls continue for a binding code of practice under the Online Safety Act
Australia: Designing a digital duty of care
Though a duty of care aligns well with the approaches in the EU and UK, the Australian Government is signalling it will go further than its peers in regulating online safety
DMA: Investigating Google Search rankings
Google claims that the contentious policy at the heart of the EC’s latest DMA investigation is in fact part of its efforts to comply with the DSA
Regulatory controversy in South Korea
With the KCC failing to take any meaningful action, particularly to rein in big tech, the Government has established a new, centrally administered sectoral regulator
Switzerland: Copycatting the DSA
Though the proposed legislation reflects core features of the EU law, the Swiss Government has not incorporated measures to protect children online, bucking global trends
Singapore: A private right to sue platforms over online safety
The OSRA Bill would provide victims of online abuse the right to sue platforms for monetary damages, creating risks for fragmentation and increased compliance costs
