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DSIT announces launch of GCOT 6G security and resilience principles

The Department for Science, Innovation & Technology (DSIT) has announced that the seven governments participating in the Global Coalition on Telecoms (GCOT), namely the UK, US, Canada, Japan, Australia, Sweden and Finland, have launched the 6G ‘Security and Resilience Principles’ at Mobile World Congress 2026. DSIT states that the next generation of mobile networks, 6G, is beginning to take shape amid developments such as artificial intelligence (AI), cloud technologies, integrated sensing and communication, open interfaces, and the integration of terrestrial and satellite networks.

Commission consults on draft Guidance on EU Cyber Resilience Act

The European Commission has launched a consultation on a draft Communication intended to provide guidance on the interpretation and practical application of Regulation (EU) 2024/2847, the EU Cyber Resilience Act (CRA). As required under Article 26(1) of the CRA, the proposed non-binding guidance is designed to assist manufacturers, developers and other stakeholders in better understanding their obligations under the CRA and to ensure a consistent approach across the EU, with a particular focus on supporting microenterprises and small and medium-sized enterprises in meeting compliance requirements. It covers the following key areas: (1) the scope of the CRA, including free and open-source software and the definition of substantial modification; (2) support period requirements; (3) important and critical products and core functionality assessments; (4) cybersecurity risk assessment; (5) remote data processing and (6) other elements such as reporting obligations, vulnerability handling and the interplay between the CRA and other EU legislation.

Ofcom v Star China—High Court upholds Ofcom penalties against Star China for broadcasting fairness and privacy breaches

TMT analysis: The High Court (Mr Justice Jay) has ruled in favour of Ofcom in its claim to recover £300,000 in financial penalties from Star China Media Limited (Star China) for serious and repeated breaches of the fairness and privacy rules in the Ofcom Broadcasting Code (Broadcasting Code). The penalties related to programmes broadcasting footage of individuals detained by Chinese authorities appearing to make voluntary confessions to crimes when there were substantial grounds to doubt this was the case. The court rejected Star China’s defensive arguments, including arguments that the penalties were disproportionate and incompatible with Article 10 of the European Convention of Human Rights (ECHR). Written by Paul Maalo, associate; Tiffany Dale, senior associate; and Sarah MacDonald, partner at Wiggin LLP.

CAP issues enforcement notice on disclosure of loot boxes in mobile game app store listings

The Committee of Advertising Practice (CAP) has issued an enforcement notice requiring clear and prominent disclosure of loot boxes in certain mobile game app store listings. The notice applies to listings on the Apple App Store and Google Play Store, within the remit of the CAP Code, that advertise mobile games containing loot boxes which can be purchased with real money or with virtual currency that can only be obtained by purchasing. The enforcement notice is intended to ensure that consumers know, before purchasing or downloading a game, whether it contains loot boxes. The CAP states that any disclosure should be placed where it will be seen quickly, such as at the top of the ‘About this game’ section or equivalent. It also states that, advertisers should not rely on consumers scrolling through lengthy descriptions or expanding sections to find the information, nor should they rely solely on generic labels such as ‘offers in-app purchases’, which are unlikely to make clear that purchases may include loot boxes. The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) will begin actively monitoring compliance from 26 May 2026, followed by targeted enforcement action where necessary.

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