Digital Economy

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09/16/2024

Dutch authority publish guidelines on DSA for service providers

The Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets has issued guidelines to help businesses understand the European Digital Services Act.

08/20/2024

EU DMA Investigation Prompts Apple to Revise Fees and Link Rules

Apple’s new EU developer terms include fees for external payment links, sparking criticism and calls for stricter enforcement of the Digital Markets Act.

08/12/2024

UN Approves Cyber Crime Treaty Despite Concerns

The UN committee has approved the first global treaty on cybercrime aimed at fostering international cooperation and criminalizing various cyber offenses, despite significant opposition from human rights groups and tech companies concerned about potential human rights infringements.

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08/07/2024

How EU DMA and DSA Target Big Tech

The EU’s Digital Services Act and Digital Markets Act aim to regulate Big Tech by enhancing market competitiveness and consumer welfare through stringent content moderation and operational rules.

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08/01/2024

EU, UK, and U.S. Authorities Issue Joint Statement on AI Competition

Global competition authorities unite to address AI’s competitive risks, emphasizing fair dealing, interoperability, and choice.

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08/01/2024

Global E-Commerce Rules Agreed by 80 Countries

Around 80 countries agreed on global digital commerce rules, including e-signatures and online fraud protection, but the U.S. and some others have reservations.

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07/25/2024

EU Parliament Forms AI Act Monitoring Group

The European Parliament is forming a monitoring group to oversee the AI Act’s implementation, emphasizing transparency and civil society involvement.

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07/15/2024

EU AI Act Published

The EU AI Act, effective August 1, 2024, imposes phased compliance deadlines for AI developers, focusing on transparency, data quality, and ethical standards.

07/09/2024

Online Contracts Must Clearly Indicate Payment Obligation, CJEU says

The CJEU ruled that online order buttons must clearly indicate a consumer’s obligation to pay, even if the payment is conditional, or the consumer is not bound by the contract.

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07/02/2024

New Report on State of the Digital Decade Released by Commission

The EU’s Digital Decade report highlights the need for increased investment and cooperation to meet 2030 digital transformation targets, focusing on skills, connectivity, and AI adoption.