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House of Commons briefing on mobile roaming and Brexit
In July 2017, the House of Commons Library published a briefing paper on the impact of Brexit on the recent abolition of mobile roaming charges (the …
Ofcom reports on ISP compliance with the EU net neutrality regulation and the FCC suggest amendments to the 2015 Order in the US
Ofcom has recently published its annual report monitoring internet service providers' ("ISP") compliance with the EU Net Neutrality Regulation (the …
First Digital Economy Act Commencement Regulations Published
The first commencement instrument under the Digital Economy Act 2017 (the "Act") has now been published. The Act anticipates staggered commencement dates …
New content portability rules published in the EU Official Journal
On 30 June 2017, the new regulation on cross-border content portability was published in the EU Official Journal. Under the Regulation EU citizens will …
Gambling Commission issues new enforcement strategy
On 5 July 2017 the Gambling Commission issued a new enforcement strategy which will be used to deal with operators who breach gambling regulations. The …
Gambling Commission issues new regulations for online providers to help consumers track gambling activity
The new enforcement strategy follows new regulations that were introduced by the Gambling Commission last month and aimed at ensuring that online …
IPSO issues guidance on using material taken from social media
On 4 July 2017 the Independent Press Standards Organisation (the "IPSO") published guidance for editors and journalists seeking advice on how the …
Ofcom arrangements with the BBC regarding complaints about BBC online material
In a recent statement Ofcom and the BBC announced how they intend to address BBC online complaints. In April 2017 Ofcom took over from the BBC Trust as …
Ofcom publishes new regulatory fees regimes for on-demand programme services
In a recent statement published by Ofcom, the regulator outlined its new regulatory fees regime for on demand programme services ("ODPS"). Ofcom has been …
Ofcom and CMA reports submitted to the Government on acquisition of Sky by 21st Century Fox
On 20 June 2017 Ofcom submitted a public interest report to the Government on the proposed acquisition of Sky by 21st Century Fox ("Fox"). The …
Ofcom and CMA reports submitted to the Government on acquisition of Sky by 21st Century Fox
On 20 June 2017 Ofcom submitted a public interest report to the Government on the proposed acquisition of Sky by 21st Century Fox ("Fox"). The …
End of retail roaming charges in the EU
15 June 2017 marked the end of retail roaming charges across the EEA. The European Commission's 2015 regulation on roaming and net neutrality (the …
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