TMT weekly highlights—25 November 2021

Published on: 25 November 2021

Published by: LexisPSL

TMT weekly highlights—25 November 2021
In this issue:
Data protection
EDPB adopts guidelines on the interplay of Article 3 and Chapter V of the GDPR
EDPB adopts Statement on Digital and Data Strategy
CMA responds to consultation on reforming UK’s data protection regime
DCMS publishes National Data Strategy Mission 1 Policy Framework
DCMS publishes response to consultation on amending NIS Regulations
New technologies
New Bill designed to protect users of connectable devices introduced

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Tolkien estate blocks ‘JRR Token’ cryptocurrency
Telecommunications
Ofcom given responsibilities to enforce compliance with telecoms security duties
DCMS publishes Electronic Communications Code consultation outcome
Reputation management
Absence of sufficient harm or damage causes defamation and malicious falsehood claims to fail (George v Cannell)
Irrational beliefs lead to libel and harassment injunction (Davies v Carter)
Media
Permission granted to Chinese claimant to challenge Ofcom’s financial sanction in respect of breaches of impartiality while broadcasting (Star China Media v Ofcom)
Ofcom publishes Broadcast and On Demand Bulletin 439
Internet
European Parliament Committee adopts position on Digital Markets Act proposal
Advertising, marketing and sponsorship
ASA rulings—24 November 2021
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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.