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Abierta consulta pública sobre el Real Decreto por el que se regulan los requisitos de sostenibilidad energética, medioambiental y de resiliencia y soberanía digital aplicables a los centros de datos
El Gobierno español ha iniciado la tramitación urgente de un Real Decreto que establece requisitos de sostenibilidad energética, medioambiental y soberanía digital para centros de datos. ¿Cómo afectarán estas nuevas regulaciones a los operadores de centros de datos que buscan conectarse a la red eléctrica española? El proyecto condiciona los permisos de conexión al cumplimiento de estrictos criterios de eficiencia energética y uso de energías renov
Spain Environment
Gómez-Acebo & Pombo
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EU Commission Classifies ChatGPT As A Search Engine: A Brief Look At What This Means
The European Commission has designated OpenAI's ChatGPT as a Very Large Online Search Engine, while Roblox and Reddit have been classified as Very Large Online Platforms under the Digital Services Act. These designations mark a significant development in EU digital regulation, particularly for AI systems, as all three services must now comply with stringent requirements including risk assessments, content moderation, and independent audits within four months.
European Union Media & IT
MT
Mamo TCV Advocates
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New European Regulations For Webshops: Will An Online Withdrawal Button Become Mandatory?
New EU regulations introduce mandatory online withdrawal functions for e-commerce, requiring companies to provide easily accessible, clearly labeled cancellation tools with two-step confirmation processes. Companies must verify their webshops comply with specific criteria including permanent availability throughout withdrawal periods and explicit confirmation buttons to prevent unintentional cancellations.
Belgium Consumer
ML
Monard Law
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IP Rights In A Borderless Internet: CJEU Developments On Geo-Blocking, Copyright And Trade Marks
Two recent CJEU cases demonstrate how geo-blocking intersects with intellectual property rights in the digital age. The Anne Frank diary case clarifies when geo-blocking can prevent copyright infringement claims, while the PAUSCHA trade mark dispute questions whether domain names can infringe national trade marks when websites are geo-blocked from protected territories.
European Union IP
M
Matheson
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CJEU Clarifies The Limits Of The Hosting Safe Harbour For Online Platforms
The Court of Justice of the European Union has delivered landmark judgments that fundamentally reshape how online platforms can claim immunity from liability for user-generated content. These decisions establish that algorithmic content distribution and commercial partnerships with creators may strip platforms of their safe harbour protections, forcing a reassessment of how social media companies, video-sharing services, and digital marketplaces structure their operations and revenue models.
Ireland Technology
M
Matheson
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Copyright Without Digital Borders? The CJEU On Geo-blocking, VPNs And Territoriality
The Court of Justice of the European Union has delivered a landmark judgment addressing whether effective geo-blocking can lawfully restrict online access to copyrighted works across territorial boundaries, and whether the mere possibility of VPN circumvention undermines such technological measures. The case examines the fundamental tension between territorial copyright protection and the borderless nature of internet access, with significant implications for digital content providers operating across multi
European Union IP
GA
Ganado Advocates
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Development Of Digital Legislation In Europe: Focus On Cybersecurity
The European Union has introduced three major cybersecurity frameworks—NIS2, DORA, and the CRA—that significantly expand regulatory obligations across critical sectors and financial entities. These overlapping directives create a complex compliance landscape for organizations operating in the Benelux region, requiring careful navigation of technical requirements, incident reporting duties, and supply-chain security measures.
European Union Media & IT
LL
Loyens & Loeff
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