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TMT weekly highlights—25 June 2020

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Published on: 25 June 2020

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Telecommunications
Commission seeks views on review and prolongation of Roaming Regulation
European Commission launch consultation on Broadband Cost Reduction Directive
BEREC publishes guidelines and recommendations on the Open Internet Regulation
BEREC publishes guidelines on assessing public warning system effectiveness
BEREC publishes new and extended strategy for 2021–2025
BEREC considers how to incentivise use of coronavirus (COVID-19) tracing apps
Internet
UK will make platforms transparent about tackling online harms, Ofcom chief says
Online Intermediation Services for Business Users (Enforcement) Regulations 2020

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Article summary

This week’s edition of TMT weekly highlights includes: consultations by the European Commission reviewing (respectively) the Roaming Regulation and the Broadband Cost Reduction Directive, further commentary around the UK’s plans for regulating online harms, and the decision in Warnes v Forge, which held that a statement imputing mental illness can be defamatory.

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