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FTC inquiry into Business Practices of Cloud Computing Providers that Could Impact Competition and Data Security
Closed consultation on FTC inquiry into Business Practices of Cloud Computing Providers' Impact on Competition and Data Security
On 22 May 2023, the public consultation closed on the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) inquiry into the business practices of cloud computing providers' impact on competition and data security. In particular, the FTC aims to investigate the reliance o…
Ofcom market investigation into public cloud infrastructure services
Closed consultation on Ofcom's Proposal to make a market investigation into public cloud infrastructure services
On 17 May 2023, the UK Office of Communications (Ofcom) closed its public consultation on its intention to make a market investigation reference into the supply of public cloud infrastructure services in the UK. The consultation sets out Ofcom’s int…
Ofcom inquiry on cloud, messenger and smart-device markets
Closed consultation Ofcom interim report on cloud services market inquiry
On 17 May 2023, the public consultation closes on the United Kingdom (UK) Office of Communications (Ofcom) interim report on the cloud services market inquiry. Ofcom's market inquiry report indicates potential limitations in competition within the U…
Data Protection Commission opinion specifying criteria for sovereign clouds
Published Data Protection Commission opinion specifying criteria for sovereign clouds
On 11 May 2023, the German Data Protection Commission (DSK) published an opinion on the criteria for sovereign clouds. According to the DSK, the term "sovereign cloud" cannot be found in the General Data Protection Regulation (EU GDPR) but is used i…
CMA investigation into Broadcom and VMware merger
Closed consultation on CMA Issues Statement concerning Phase 2 Investigation into VMware acquisition by Broadcom
On 9 May 2023, the UK Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) closed its consultation on its “Issues Statement” as part of Phase 2 of its market investigation into the acquisition of VMware, a provider of multi-cloud services, by Broadcom, a supplie…
Data Protection Authority Guidelines for cryptographic systems validation
Adopted Data Protection Authority Guidelines on Cryptographic Systems Validation
On 9 May 2023, the Spanish Data Protection Authority (AEPD) issued guidelines on the use of cryptographic systems in data protection in collaboration with the Association for the Promotion of Information Security (ISMS Forum) and the Professional As…
Australian National Quantum Strategy
Issued National Quantum Strategy
On 3 May 2023, the Australian government released the National Quantum Strategy, including AUD 1 billion in targeted investments for development and establishing the necessary infrastructure for quantum technology. The strategy identifies five key p…
CISA secure software development attestation common form
Opened consultation on CISA secure software development attestation common form
On 27 April 2023, the US Department of Homeland Security's Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) issued a notice and opened a public consultation on the secure software development attestation common form until 26 June 2023. The is…
EDPB Guidelines 8/2022 on identifying a controller or processor’s lead supervisory authority
Published EDPB Version 2 of Guidelines 8/2022 on identifying a controller or processor’s lead supervisory authority
On 17 April 2023, the European Data Protection Board (EDPB) published Version 2 of the “Guidelines 8/2022 on identifying a controller or processor’s lead supervisory authority”. The Guidelines highlight the importance of identifying a lead superviso…
Bundeskartellamt investigation into Microsoft to determine status as a company of paramount significance for competition across markets
Announced investigation into Microsoft to determine status as a company of paramount significance for competition across markets
On 28 March 2023, the German Competition Authority (Bundeskartellamt) announced its investigation into Microsoft in order to determine whether the company was of paramount significance for competition across markets. This determination is the first …