The Government published its response to a consultation on the improvement of security standards for interconnected household devices.
UK decides not to implement EU Copyright Directive
Universities and Science Minister Chris Skidmore has said the UK will not implement the EU Directive after the country leaves the EU.
UK Data Protection Authority publishes Code of Practice for the protection of children online
The ICO says the code is “the first of its kind” in the world, and will be complemented by other initiatives to address online harms.
Ofcom sets out proposals for the use of the 100–200GHz band
The UK regulator follows through on the options it had presented in an industry workshop in September 2019.
Ofcom sets out the UK’s long-term wholesale fixed telecoms market regulation
Ofcom aims to remove roadblocks to investment in fibre with a market review covering the period 2021 – 2026, but with a nod to a longer period of certainty and stability.
New UK Government reiterates commitment to gigabit-capable broadband, but the timetable is uncertain
The Queen’s Speech opening the new parliamentary session refers to “gigabit-capable broadband” but without indicating an exact timeframe for delivery
UK competition authority publishes interim report on digital advertising review
The CMA is concerned about Google and Facebook’s dominance, and will make detailed policy recommendations to tackle it in its final report in 2020.
Ofcom to ban UK mobile operators locking devices
The regulator opened a consultation on several measures designed to facilitate switching, not only in mobile but also in broadband and pay TV
Huawei’s woes continue
The Chinese vendor has appealed the ban it faces in the US. Meanwhile, the UK Government suggests a ban is still on the table and Deutsche Telekom suspends 5G procurement in Germany
Google changes its policy on political advertising
The company limits targeting capabilities for advertisers, and will seek to limit ads with false statements and doctored videos.
