Though it did not reference it directly, the PTS has learned from the issues with device compatibility in Australia in preparing operators for 2G and 3G shutdowns
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
Adapting telecoms networks for climate change
Though the Irish Government has considered a number of adaptive measures, it primarily plans to continue studying network resilience before legislating or regulating
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
UK: Cyber Security and Resilience Bill
The bill represents the Government’s effort to tool up to strengthen cybersecurity, as regulated firms struggle to keep pace with intensifying attacks
Ofcom's proposals on mobile messaging scams
Unlike its peers, Ofcom sees the need to place additional, binding obligations on operators to help prevent fraudulent business communications
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
ACMA rejects industry consumer protection code
The regulator’s decision not to register the TCP Code aligns with the Government’s recent push towards direct oversight of the sector
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
ComReg: Enforcing promotional pricing limits on Eircom
ComReg suspects Eircom’s promotional offer was targeted at Virgin Media customers and would not have been approved, even if properly notified
