On 28 September 2024, the Irish Department of Justice (DoJ) announced the designation of Coimisiún na Meán as the competent authority in Ireland for imposing penalties under the EU Terrorist Content Online Regulation (2021/784). This authority enabl…
On 27 September 2024, the consultation for the draft Temporary Suspension of Telecommunication Services Rules, 2024 was closed. The draft Rules set out the conditions under which the temporary suspension of telecommunication services can be authoris…
On 19 September 2024, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) closed its inquiry into the data protection practices of major social media and video streaming services with the publication of a Staff Report outlining large social media and streaming servi…
On 12 September 2024, the Communications Legislation Amendment (Combatting Misinformation and Disinformation) Bill 2024 was introduced into the Australian Parliament. The Bill grants the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) expanded …
On 12 September 2024, the Communications Legislation Amendment (Combatting Misinformation and Disinformation) Bill 2024 was introduced into the Australian Parliament. The Bill amends the Broadcasting Services Act 1992 and related legislation with th…
On 10 September 2024, the European Data Protection Board (EDPB) announced that it was collaborating with the European Commission on the development of Guidance on the interplay between the Digital Markets Act (DMA) and the General Data Protection Re…
On 14 August 2024, the Federal Court in São Paulo, Brazil, issued a ruling against WhatsApp, prohibiting the messaging service provider from sharing Brazilian users' data with other companies within the Meta Group for advertising purposes. The rulin…
On 1 August 2024, the Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data of Hong Kong (PCPD) issued an outline on combating fraud involving Artificial Intelligence (AI) deepfake technology. The outline emphasised that PCPD received nearly 600 enquiries related…
On 1 August 2024, the Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC)'s Regulations on the Governance of Online Violence Information enter into force. The regulations outline obligations to address online content deemed violent or harmful, aimed at upholdi…
On 24 July 2024, Australia's eSafety Commissioner issued legal notices to online platforms, including Apple, Google, Meta, Microsoft, Discord, Snap, Skype, and WhatsApp. These notices require the companies to report biannually to the regulator on th…