On 1 April 2026, the Office of Communications (Ofcom) issued formal information requests to more than 30 providers, covering more than 40 services, requiring the submission of Year 2 illegal harms risk assessments and children's risk assessments und…
On 31 March 2026, the Kenya Copyright Board closes the consultation on the draft Copyright and Related Rights Bill, 2026. The draft bill would require online intermediaries, including internet service providers, social media platforms, online market…
On 10 February 2026, the European Commission opened a consultation on the review of the Audiovisual Media Services Directive (AVMSD) until 1 May 2026. The initiative evaluates whether the AVMSD, last revised in 2018, remains fit for purpose in a sig…
On 1 January 2026, Presidential Decree No. 10767, issued pursuant to Article 5 of Law No. 7194 on Digital Services Tax and Amendments to Certain Laws and Decree Law No. 375, became applicable to revenue obtained from the beginning of the year follow…
On 28 October 2025, the Authority for Communications Guarantees (AGCOM) adopted a revision (250/25/CONS) of the existing guidelines (390/24/CONS) on the prominence of general interest audiovisual and radio media services. The measure applies to manu…
On 12 June 2025, the Vermont Governor signed the Age-Appropriate Design Code Act (S. 69) into law. The Act stipulates that violations of its provisions will be treated as unfair and deceptive acts in commerce, with enforcement overseen by the Attorn…
On 11 June 2025, the Governor of Louisiana signed the Kids Online Protection and Anti-Grooming Act (House Bill No. 37) into law as Act No. 236 of the 2025 Regular Session. The Act applies to operators of covered platforms in Louisiana, defined as on…
On 1 January 2024, specified provisions of the Act to Partially Amend the Copyright Act (Act No. 33 of 2023) enter into force. The provisions amend Article 42 and introduce Articles 41-2 and 42-2, permitting the reproduction and public transmission …