On 4 October 2023, the order establishing a minimum pricing amount for the book delivery service came into force. The order establishes a minimum fee of EUR 3, VAT included, per parcel on all orders of less than EUR 35. The minimum rate applies to t…
On 4 October 2023, the UK Government closed its consultation on proposals for a maximum stake limit for online slots games. This consultation is part of the government's efforts to modernize gambling sector regulation following a review of the Gambl…
On 3 October 2023, the Government of Canada closed its public consultation on the proposed regulations to implement the Online News Act (Bill C-18). The Bill C-18, also known as the Online News Act, aiming to ensure fair compensation for news produc…
On 2 October 2023, the Dutch Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) announced it had rejected the objections filed by Apple against the periodic penalty imposed for abuse of its dominant position in the App Store which amounts to EUR 50 million. …
On 2 October 2023, the Brazilian Government implemented the GECEX Resolution on changing import duty rates on IT and telecom goods (ex-duties) to zero per cent (GECEX Resolution No. 521). In particular, the resolution modifies the import tax rates f…
On 2 October 2023, the public consultation on the Bill aimed at revising the criteria for liability in cases related to copyright infringement, published by the Ministry of Justice, ended. This proposed legislation also introduces changes to Article…
On 1 October 2023, the amendment introducing a cybersecurity audit for digital platforms in the French Code of Consumers is implemented. In particular, the law targets the operators of "online platforms" (defined as any legal person offering an onli…
On 1 October 2023, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) implemented the Reserve Bank of India (Outsourcing of Information Technology Services) Directions, 2023. The Directions seek to regulate the risks associated with increased outsourcing of services b…
On 1 October 2023, the Genetic Information Privacy Act entered into force. The Act outlines requirements for businesses that collect and process genetic data in order to safeguard the privacy, confidentiality, security, and integrity of the data. In…
On 1 October 2023, the Connecticut Act Concerning Digital Assets (HB 6752) entered into force. The Act authorises the Banking Commissioner to adopt, amend and rescind regulations, forms and orders governing the business use of digital assets. Furthe…