TMT weekly highlights—17 June 2021

Published on: 17 June 2021

Published by: LexisPSL

TMT weekly highlights—17 June 2021
In this issue:
Telecommunications
Operators granted interim MSV Code rights at critical national infrastructure building in London (EE Ltd v London Underground)
Ofcom announces consultation on amendments to universal service funding regulations
Ambassadors to negotiate mandate to extend and revise roam-like-at-home scheme
BEREC announces public consultation for report on coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis
BEREC seeks views on General Authorisation regime
Council adopts Connecting Europe Facility 2.0 programme
Internet

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Second consultation on improving digital labour working conditions launched
European Commission enters talks with TikTok on consumer protection breaches
BEREC adopts two proposals relating to the Digital Markets Act
BEUC publishes information on proposed Digital Services Act
EURid updates advice to UK registrants with suspended .eu domains
CMA launches study into Apple and Google mobile ecosystems
Media
EU IPO publishes paper on IP infringement on social media
Ofcom seeks views on media plurality and media ownership rules
BEREC publishes study on consumer behaviour on digital communication platforms
EUIPO launches digital database of out-of-commerce copyright works
Advertising, marketing and sponsorship
ASA publishes update on children’s exposure to age-restricted TV ads
European Citizens’ Initiative launched proposing to ban ads for fossil fuels
ASA rulings for 16 June 2021
Databases
Database right (‘CV-Online Latvia’ SIA v ‘Melons’ SIA)
European Commission opens consultation on rules around legal protection of databases
Data protection
MEPs vote in favour of cybersecurity resolution amid hybrid threats
EASA publishes management of information security risks opinion
CMA consults on proposed commitments regarding Google’s Privacy Sandbox changes
Brexit
Brexit Bulletin—government welcomes Taskforce on Innovation, Growth and Regulatory Reform independent report
New technologies
UK and US to develop strategy for cooperation in science and technology
Fintech
What new UK money laundering law means for fintech
UK/EU divergence—have your say
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Welcome to this week’s edition of the TMT weekly highlights: a hand-picked summary of news analysis, updates and new content from across the technology, media and telecoms sectors. These highlights focus on key topics including new technologies, software, cloud computing, internet, outsourcing, music, film & television, publishing, defamation and telecoms. Sign in or take a trial to read the full analysis.