We explore three areas likely to feature highly on the policy agenda in 2026: digital wellbeing, simplification versus deregulation, and further disintermediation of the industry.
Intended to simplify, and clarify the GDPR, ePrivacy Directive, Data Act and AI Act, it has come under criticism for going too far, blurring the line between simplification and deregulation.
We review the various approaches to age assurance being taken and consider the balance of privacy and safety as governments begin laying the groundwork for enforcement.
AI policymaking has shifted from a focus on safety to competition. We discuss the direction of regulation and analyse some of the AI investment commitments of governments.
