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.
France’s Data Protection Authority has released new guidelines for integrating SDKs into mobile apps. The rules clarify data privacy responsibilities, require explicit user consent, and mandate strong security measures to ensure GDPR compliance and protect user information.
The European Commission has requested WTO consultations over China’s alleged unfair royalty-setting practices for standard essential patents. The dispute centres on protecting European high-tech innovation and ensuring compliance with global intellectual property rules under the TRIPS agreement.
The European Commission has taken a decisive step to safeguard the interests of European high-tech companies by requesting consultations at the World Trade Organization (WTO) on 20 January 2025.
The dispute centres on China’s practice of allowing its courts to set global royalty rates for Standard Essential Patents (SEPs) held by European firms, allegedly without patent holders’ consent.
SEPs are integral to technologies like 5G that underpin a broad spectrum of high-tech products, including mobile phones and IoT devices.
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.
The Cyber Security Agency of Singapore has updated its recommended security apps list for mobile devices. Tested for malware and phishing detection, these apps include Avast and Norton360, ensuring enhanced protection against evolving cyber threats.
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