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European Data Protection Board adopts new sets of guidelines

European Data Protection Board adopts new sets of guidelines

The guidelines relate to codes of conduct, accreditation, and certification.

Swedish data protection authority launches investigation against Spotify

Swedish data protection authority launches investigation against Spotify

The Data Inspectorate has launched a review of how Spotify handles users’ requests to know what information it holds about them.

One year of GDPR: a high degree of awareness, a small number of fines levied

One year of GDPR: a high degree of awareness, a small number of fines levied

Happy Birthday to the GDPR, the thing that made us want to unsubscribe from all email lists last year…

SkypeOut is a telecoms service according to the ECJ and should be regulated as such

SkypeOut is a telecoms service according to the ECJ and should be regulated as such

The VoIP telephony service could now face the same regulation as traditional voice calls.

Ofcom’s new Online Nation Report reveals UK consumers’ online experiences

Ofcom’s new Online Nation Report reveals UK consumers’ online experiences

While an increasing proportion of users is concerned about using the internet, most respondents say the benefits outweigh the risks.

French broadcasting authority adopts recommendation on disinformation for online platforms

French broadcasting authority adopts recommendation on disinformation for online platforms

Summary

ITU issues Recommendation on a collaborative framework with OTTs

ITU issues Recommendation on a collaborative framework with OTTs

The Recommendation recognises the complementary contribution of OTT and telecoms to innovation and investment.

Singapore passes controversial law against fake news

Singapore passes controversial law against fake news

The law allows the government to block content online.

European Commission publishes study on the implementation of Net Neutrality rules

European Commission publishes study on the implementation of Net Neutrality rules

The study confirms the Regulation’s significant contribution to a more consistent approach.

UK Government to legislate for connected devices

UK Government to legislate for connected devices

The legislation will aim to increase protection from cyber attacks.