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EU Parliament’s Transport Committee votes down Connected Cars regulation

EU Parliament’s Transport Committee votes down Connected Cars regulation

The Committee raised concerns about lack of technological neutrality.

European Commission publishes report on competition in the digital age

European Commission publishes report on competition in the digital age

The report explores how competition policy should evolve across the EU.

UK Government’s plans for regulating internet companies has been leaked

UK Government’s plans for regulating internet companies has been leaked

The plan, which was due to be announced on Monday 8 April, makes social media companies liable for harmful content.

Austrian government proposes a digital tax of 5%

Austrian government proposes a digital tax of 5%

The finance minister announced the new measure, largely modelled on the French one.

Australia drafts spectrum outlook and plans for the 26GHz and 28GHz bands

Australia drafts spectrum outlook and plans for the 26GHz and 28GHz bands

The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) prepares for high-band 5G spectrum awards.

Facebook calls for new rules and regulations for the internet

Facebook calls for new rules and regulations for the internet

Facebook’s CEO Mark Zuckerberg’s column in the Washington Post identifies four areas of regulation.

Ofcom’s plans to promote competition and investment in fibre networks

Ofcom’s plans to promote competition and investment in fibre networks

Ofcom has set out how regulation could evolve to support competition and further investment from new alternative networks, Openreach and Virgin Media. It also sets out a framework for Openreach to transition customers from its copper to fibre network.

Oversight Board of the UK Huawei Cyber Security Evaluation Centre issues new annual report

Oversight Board of the UK Huawei Cyber Security Evaluation Centre issues new annual report

The report finds “no material progress” from the previous year, but also no further vulnerabilities.

US Federal Trade Commission to examine the privacy practices of broadband providers

US Federal Trade Commission to examine the privacy practices of broadband providers

The FTC scrutinises ISPs’ practices as they become vertically integrated platforms that also provide advertising-supported content.

European Commission issues Recommendation on 5G network security

European Commission issues Recommendation on 5G network security

The Commission sets a path for a common approach across member states.