China's new rules on military content sharing impose tighter guidelines on what can be posted online. The rules mandate platforms to follow official sources, banning misinformation while promoting government-approved perspectives on national defence, history, and military achievements.
Both GDPR and HIPAA are key regulations focused on protecting sensitive data. GDPR applies to personal data of EU residents, while HIPAA governs healthcare data in the U.S. Organisations must comply with both for international operations.
Face recognition biometric attendance systems are transforming attendance tracking across industries, improving efficiency and accuracy. From corporate offices to remote teams, these solutions streamline processes while they must ensure compliance with privacy regulations.
Discover seven real-world examples of patent trolling. This article explores how regulatory provisions and legal frameworks are being used to combat abusive patent litigation, protecting innovation and ensuring fair competition in the marketplace.
Patent trolls, also known as non-practicing entities (NPEs) or patent assertion entities (PAEs), are companies that purchase patents not to produce products or services, but rather to enforce patent rights against alleged infringers in a manner considered unduly aggressive or opportunistic.
These entities often target companies with threats of patent litigation, compelling them to pay licensing fees or settle out of court, regardless of the patent's validity or the alleged infringement's legitimacy.
This practice can stifle innovation, burden genuine businesses with legal costs, and divert resources away from productive activities.
Below, we explore notable examples of patent trolling and their impact on industries and innovation.
China's new rules on military content sharing impose tighter guidelines on what can be posted online. The rules mandate platforms to follow official sources, banning misinformation while promoting government-approved perspectives on national defence, history, and military achievements.
The European Commission and the European Board for Digital Services support a revised Code of Conduct to counter illegal hate speech online. Integrated with the Digital Services Act, it mandates stricter reporting, monitoring, and transparency from online platforms.
South Korea’s Fair Trade Commission has initiated a consent resolution with Kakao over allegations of unfair supplier practices on its platform. The investigation revealed increased supplier costs linked to mandatory delivery models and higher commission fees.
The UK Competition and Markets Authority is investigating Google’s mobile ecosystem, focusing on Android, the Play Store, and Chrome. The consultation examines whether Google holds strategic market status, influencing competition in mobile operating systems and app distribution.
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