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 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 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.
LegalTech vs LawTech: they are often used interchangeably, but they refer to distinct technological developments. While LegalTech improves legal professionals' workflows, LawTech broadens access to legal services, facilitating how legal support is delivered to businesses and individuals.
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has launched a Crypto Task Force to develop clear regulatory guidelines, streamline registration processes, and coordinate with federal agencies. This initiative aims to balance innovation with strong investor protection measures.
France’s data protection authority, CNIL, has closed its consultation on a certification framework for GDPR-compliant data processors. The scheme introduces 90 control points, confirming that businesses implement strong security, transparency, and accountability measures when handling personal data.
Hong Kong’s Securities and Futures Commission has introduced new cybersecurity and asset protection circular for virtual asset trading platforms. The guidelines mandate strong security monitoring, asset segregation, and due diligence to enhance compliance and consumer protection.
The Personal Data Protection Act 2025 of Bangladesh mandates lawful and transparent data processing. It grants individuals rights over their data, including access, correction, and deletion, with formal compliance requirements for businesses and institutions.
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In Getty Images (US) Inc v Stability AI Ltd (2025), the court examined whether Stability AI unlawfully used Getty Images’ copyrighted works to train its AI models. Getty Images argued that Stability AI’s data scraping and reproduction of protected images constituted copyright infringement.
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.
Vodafone Romania was fined EUR 15,000 for GDPR violations, including unauthorised data sharing via WhatsApp and email. The investigation revealed failures in implementing proper safeguards to prevent employee and third-party access to sensitive customer information.
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