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Turf Social: A Developing Regulatory Relationship

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On 10 June Nikhil Rathi, the FCA’s CEO, appeared before the Treasury Select Committee. The opening volley of questions was focused on the risks presented by illegal financial promotions on social media and, relatedly, the...more

Hogan Lovells

New MDCG guidance clarifies rules for medical device software available on online platforms

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The Medical Device Coordination Group (“MDCG”) has issued guidance on the safe making available of medical device software (“MDSW”) apps on online platforms (MDCG 2025-4). MDCG 2025-4 outlines the regulatory roles of online...more

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Dutch Suppliers – Enhanced Checks on VAT Status of Customers Recommended

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When the Dutch entrepreneur receives a purchase order from a customer, they order the same product from a non-EU established merchant (Merchant) via an online platform operated by a non-EU entrepreneur (Platform operator)....more

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ESMA calls on platform providers to combat unauthorised financial promotions

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The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has issued written letters to several major social media and platform companies—including X, Meta, TikTok, Alphabet, Telegram, Snap, Amazon, Apple, Google and Reddit—urging...more

Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP

Projet de loi 109 : Le Québec cherche à réglementer la découvrabilité du contenu francophone sur les plateformes numériques

Le 21 mai 2025, le gouvernement du Québec a déposé à l’Assemblée nationale le projet de loi 109 intitulé Loi affirmant la souveraineté culturelle du Québec et édictant la Loi sur la découvrabilité des contenus culturels...more

Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP

Rules in Motion, May 2025 - IOSCO Publishes Final Reports on Finfluencers, Online Imitative Trading Practices and Digital...

On May 19, 2025, the International Organization of Securities Commissions (“IOSCO”) published its Final Reports on Finfluencers, Online Imitative Trading Practices and Digital Engagement Practices (the “Reports”), as part of...more

Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP

Bill 109: Quebec Moves to Regulate Discoverability of French-Language Content on Digital Platforms

On May 21, 2025, Bill 109, An Act to affirm the cultural sovereignty of Québec and to enact the Act respecting the discoverability of French-language cultural content in the digital environment (Bill) was introduced in the...more

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Children’s privacy and online safety remain a focal point for regulators

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In case you missed it: Michigan’s Attorney General has filed a lawsuit against Roku, alleging that the company collects and shares children’s personal data and video viewership data in violation of COPPA and the VPPA,...more

Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati

EU Commission Launches DSA Consultation on the Protection of Minors Online

On May 13, 2025, the European Commission (EC) published draft guidelines on the protection of minors online. The guidelines outline the proposed measures that the EC expects online platforms accessible to minors to take to...more

Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati

The UK’s Online Child Safety Duties Are Coming into Force: Steps to Take Now

On April 24, 2025, the UK’s Office of Communications, commonly known as Ofcom—the regulator responsible for enforcing the UK’s Online Safety Act (OSA)—issued its Protecting Children from Harm Online Statement. The statement...more

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Luxembourg Takes Legislative Step to Implement the Digital Services Act

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Luxembourg has adopted the law of 4 April 2025, marking a significant step toward the national implementation of Regulation (EU) 2022/2065 on a Single Market for Digital Services (the Digital Services Act, or DSA)....more

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German Higher Courts Clarify Strict Requirements for Online Contract Cancellations

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In two recent decisions, the German Higher Regional Courts (Oberlandesgerichte – OLG) of Cologne and Munich have clarified the – strict – German requirements for cancellation buttons on websites of tech companies providing...more

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UK Online Safety Act - Spring 2025 Deadlines

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Illegal content safety duties came into full effect on 17 March 2025, shortly followed by children’s access assessment requirements. The UK Online Safety Act (OSA) establishes an extensive regulatory framework for...more

Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP

Turning Up the Heat - Ofcom Ramps Up Pressure for Platforms under the Online Safety Act

From today, online platforms are expected to have risk assessments in place to understand how likely it is for its users to encounter illegal content on their service....more

Jenner & Block

Client Alert: New GDPR Investigations into the Use of Children’s Data

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The UK’s data protection regulator, the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO), has recently announced investigations into three companies in connection with the use of children’s personal information. In a statement on...more

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European Commission’s powers to fine, impose remedies, and block access to VLOPs under the DSA

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The European Commission is currently engaged in a number of high-profile investigations of Very Large Online Platforms under the Digital Services Act. Its powers to enforce compliance are designed specifically for the DSA,...more

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UK Online Safety Act: Age Assurance and Children’s Access Statement

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On 16 January 2025, the UK Office of Communications (Ofcom) published its Statement on Age Assurance and Children’s Access, and officially commenced the process for user-to-user and search services (“Service Providers”) to...more

Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati

The UK's Online Safety Regime Is Coming into Force: Steps to Take Now

In the last month, Ofcom, the regulator tasked with enforcing the UK’s Online Safety Act (OSA), has published guidance enacting requirements under the OSA to carry out illegal harms risk assessments and children’s access...more

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Missouri Legalizes Sports Betting

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Among the several provisions on the ballot in the recent election, Missouri citizens voted for Amendment 2, which will legalize online and retails sports betting. The amendment won by a small margin of less than 7,500 votes....more

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Commission Concludes That Online Social Networking Service X Should Not Be Designated Under the Digital Markets Act

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On October 16, the European Commission determined that X’s online social networking service does not qualify as a core platform service (CPS) under the Digital Markets Act (DMA). This conclusion follows a detailed market...more

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TortsCenter Podcast | Episode 5 | Higher Standards or Higher Stakes

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In this episode of TortsCenter, hosts Carla Varriale-Barker and Courtney Dunn welcome Jason Van’t Hof, the Vice President of Investigations at IC 360. Jason shares his extensive experience in monitoring integrity in sports...more

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UK Online Safety Act 2023

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The Online Safety Act (the OSA) received Royal Assent on 26 October 2023 and is now in force. The OSA establishes an extensive regulatory framework for providers of online user-to-user services and search services with...more

White & Case LLP

Cutting Through Complexity: a Key Ruling for Online Platforms in Europe

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A series of recent rulings from the Court of Justice of the European Union ("CJEU") has reaffirmed the country of origin principle set forth in the e-Commerce Directive ("ECD")—which provides that, except in limited...more

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State Attorneys General Take Action on Artificial Intelligence

The evolving use of artificial intelligence (AI) across different industries has thrust states into a difficult and rapidly developing regulatory arena. State Attorneys General have and will continue to play an essential role...more

Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP

Canada’s Online Harms Act Aimed to Address Harmful Online Content

Earlier this week, Canada introduced Bill C-63, also referred to as the Online Harms Act (the “Act”), which would require online content providers to act responsibly with regard to the platforms they operate and to remove...more

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