Ukraine conflict

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The Ukraine conflict has brought about a number of issues, in particular in relation to internet services and free speech, which should be considered by TMT practitioners. This subtopic compiles links to related Practice Notes, News Analysis and Q&As on the impact of the Ukraine conflict on practitioners in the TMT sector.

For an overview of the wider legal developments of the Ukraine conflict, see Practice Note: Conflict in Ukraine news & analysis—tracker.

Key TMT developments

On 29 April 2022, the Russia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) (Amendment) (No 9) Regulations 2022, SI 2022/477, came into force. These Regulations create a framework of criminal offences that can be committed by social media service providers and internet service providers where they facilitate:

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    content sharing by designated persons with individuals based in the UK

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    the access of internet services provided by designated people by users in the UK

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    the downloading of or access to applications

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Home Office announces development of deepfake detection framework

The Home Office has announced plans to develop a world-first deepfake detection evaluation framework designed to establish consistent standards for assessing all types of deepfake detection tools and technologies used to identify harmful artificial intelligence (AI)-generated content. The initiative is being developed in collaboration with Microsoft, other leading technology firms, academics and experts, and forms part of the government’s Plan for Change commitment to protect communities from evolving online and offline threats.

Strike out—IPEC rules on the limits of copyright protection in source code and software (Edozo v Valos)

IP analysis: This judgment relates to an application made by Edozo to strike out parts of the defence and counterclaim of Valos which alleged indirect infringement of the literary copyright in the Original Valos Computer Program, the Subsequent Valos Computer Programs and the Valos Coded Prompts. The source code of all the software was claimed by Valos to consist of original literary works in which copyright subsisted. The court held that these elements of the defence and counterclaim should be struck out. The creation of the Edozo Steps, alleged to copy the Valos Steps (part of the functionality of the Valos Computer Programs), was not deemed to be an act capable in law of being an act of infringement of the copyright in the Valos source code. The decision provides an instructive analysis of precedent relating to copyright infringement in the context of computer programmes and software, as well as the boundaries of the wider idea/expression of ideas distinction in copyright law. Written by Hallam Whitehead, solicitor at Knights.

Commission finds Apple Ads and Apple Maps should not be designated under DMA

The European Commission has found that Apple's online advertising service, Apple Ads and its online intermediation service, Apple Maps, should not be designated under the EU Digital Markets Act (DMA). Following a review of Apple's arguments submitted after its notification on 27 November 2025, the Commission concluded that Apple does not qualify as a gatekeeper in relation to these services, as neither constitutes an important gateway for business users to reach end users. The assessment took into account factors such as the relatively low overall usage of Apple Maps in the EU and the limited scale of Apple Ads within the EU online advertising market. The decision does not affect Apple's existing gatekeeper designations, adopted in September 2023 and April 2024, for other core platform services. The Commission will continue to monitor market developments in relation to Apple Ads and Apple Maps.

Advertising Association publishes AI best practice guide under government taskforce

The Advertising Association has published a Best Practice Guide for the Responsible Use of Generative AI in Advertising, developed under the Government and Industry-led Online Advertising Taskforce. The voluntary guide provides UK advertising practitioners with practical recommendations for deploying Generative AI responsibly and establishes eight principles covering transparency, data use, fairness, human oversight, harm prevention, brand safety, environmental considerations and continuous monitoring. The framework complements existing UK laws including UK GDPR and the Equality Act, and aligns with the Advertising Standards Authority's co- and self-regulatory system codes. The guide was developed collaboratively by an expert working group including industry leaders and the ASA, building on ISBA/IPA Principles published in 2023. A separate SME version has been published with a more proportionate approach focusing on principles most relevant to small businesses. The guide aims to enable advertisers, agencies and media owners to harness AI's potential while safeguarding consumer trust and ethical standards.

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