Belgium
Loyens & Loeff
On 17 February 2024, the EU Digital Services Act became fully applicable to online intermediaries and platforms (online marketplaces, social networks, content-sharing platforms, etc.) operating in Europe.
Germany
AlixPartners
Über die letzten Jahre hat der deutsche Glasfasermarkt ein dynamisches Wachstum erlebt, angetrieben von hohen Gewinnerwartungen, politischer Agenda (z.B. die "Gigabitstrategie" der Bundesregierung), milliardenschweren Finanzierungen zu niedrigen Zinsen und einer ständig steigenden Zahl neuer Markteintritte.
AlixPartners
For many years, the German fiber market has experienced dynamic growth, driven by high expectations, political agenda, billions in financing at low interest rates...
Greece
Alvarez & Marsal
Managing sanctions risk remains an intricate task, despite plentiful technology available today. While many companies have robust sanctions programs in place...
Ireland
Arthur Cox
ComReg published two decisions on its assessment of competition in the wholesale physical infrastructure access (PIA) market and wholesale broadband markets, ...
Arthur Cox
On 19 December 2023, ComReg published its Radio Frequency Plan for Ireland. Following the recent World Radiocommunication Conference, a major revision is planned for 2024, taking onboard the changes ...
William Fry
On 17 February 2024, the Digital Services Act (the "DSA") comes into full force, requiring all intermediary service providers to consider what action they need to take in order to comply with its terms.
Luxembourg
Arendt & Medernach
On 5 January 2024, the CSSF issued Circular CSSF 24/847. At the same time, it also provides a comprehensive FAQ on Circular CSSF 24/847 and CSSF Regulation no. 24-01.
Malta
Ganado Advocates
In the digital age, insurance companies are not only guardians of financial protection but also stewards of sensitive customer data. With the advent of the Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA)...
Turkey
MGC Legal
Kişisel Verilerin Korunması Kurulu (Kurul), mobil uygulamalar kullanılırken kişisel verilerin etkili korunması adına 22.12.2023 tarihinde Mobil Uygulamalarda Mahremiyetin...
Gun + Partners
Reklam Kurulu ("Kurul") 09.01.2024 tarihli ve 341 sayılı toplantısında "Fiyat Bilgisi İçeren Reklamlar ile İndirimli Satış Reklamları...
UK
Richmond Chambers Immigration Barristers
It has come to our attention that scammers are contacting Sponsor Licence holders in order to gain access to their Sponsor Management Systems ("SMS").
Travers Smith LLP
The UK Government has approved a minority stake held in Vodafone Group Plc (Vodafone UK) by Emirates Telecommunications Group Co. PJSC (e&) subject to conditions to mitigate the national security risks.
Norton Rose Fulbright Hong Kong
The recent TMT World Congress brought together leaders and experts from across the digital infrastructure space to share their thoughts and ideas on the current and future landscape...
TLT Solicitors
My day begins at around 7:30. I try to get the morning started with some quick breakfast, which is very often cereal. I like having my bag packed the night before so after jumping...
Shepherd and Wedderburn LLP
The recently introduced Online Safety Act is intended to bring legislation in line with current-day internet usage to expand online safety protections.
Burges Salmon
2023 was a quiet year for reported Code cases, so rather than our usual quarterly instalments, we have created a single round-up of the key Code cases of 2023.
European Union
Purplevine IP
At the beginning of the new year, we learned that the German Federal Patent Court had ruled in favor of OPPO...
Herbert Smith Freehills
The German Federal Court of Justice (Bundesgerichtshof – "BGH") recently allowed the enforcement of an arbitral award rendered in Deutsche Telekom v. India – an investor-State...
Arendt & Medernach
The ESAs have published the first set of final draft technical standards under DORA aimed at enhancing the digital operational resilience of the EU financial sector.