The constitutional court found that the law undermines freedom of speech in a disproportionate way. The decision could have an impact on future EU law on the matter.
BEREC updates its net neutrality guidelines
The guidelines remain largely unchanged compared to the 2016 ones, with some clarifications added relating to 5G and specialised services.
Ireland to set out new digital and broadband strategies
The proposed programme for the new government will accelerate the national broadband plan, and set out a comprehensive strategy for digital transformation.
European Commission opens two antitrust investigations involving Apple
The EC will investigate the mandatory use of Apple's own proprietary in-app purchase system, and restrictions on Apple Pay’s ‘tap and go’ function.
Norway suspends data collection from the COVID-19 contact-tracing app
The Norwegian Government responded to a notice from the country’s Data Protection Authority, which found that the data collection was no longer proportionate.
UK Government starts review of Access to Infrastructure Regulations
The Government will seek to reform the rules to facilitate network deployment, which so far have seen limited practical application.
European Commission assesses progress against the Digital Agenda targets
European Commission requires Big Tech to report monthly on disinformation
The EC will seek to expand the reporting programme to platforms such as WhatsApp and TikTok not currently signed up to the Code of Conduct.
Finnish 26GHz auction comes to an end
The Finnish regulator awarded three spectrum lots to three participants, and will open the lower part of the band to local networks.
Google asks the EC to thread carefully in regulating AI
The company’s response to the EC’s consultation on Artificial Intelligence warns against a prescriptive approach for ‘high-risk’ AI.
