On 16 June 2023, the UK Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) closed its consultation on the draft order regarding the Mobile Radio Network Services Market Investigation. The CMA has found that Airwave Solutions, a British mobile communication com…
On 16 June 2023, the UK Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) issued its ruling in the investigation into Amazon's proposed acquisition of iRobot, approving the merger. In its investigation, CMA assessed whether the acquisition would lead to a "…
On 16 June 2023, the Rhode Island Data Transparency and Privacy Protection Act (H 5354) was rejected after failing to pass before the Rhode Island 2023 legislation session adjourned its legislative session. Under the Act, providers of online service…
On 16 June 2023, the Act amending the Telecommunications Business Law is implemented and comes into effect. The Amendment aims to introduce data privacy protections for users of telecommunications services. The Amendments require telecommunications …
On 16 June 2023, the Swiss Parliament adopted a law amending the Value Added Tax (VAT) Act. According to the revised regulation, "electronic platforms" refers to anyone who provides services that link vendors and customers on the platform. Consequen…
On 15 June 2023, Slovakia ratified the amending protocol to the Convention for the Protection of Individuals with regard to the Processing of Personal Data (CETS 223). Slovakia is the 25th country to ratify the updated version. The CETS 223 is a leg…
On 15 June 2023, the French Data Protection Authority (CNIL) issued its ruling in the investigation into CRITEO, a company specialising in online advertising, imposing a EUR 40 million fine for failing to ensure that the people whose data it proces…
On 15 June 2023, the State Administration for Market Regulation announced the start of a five-month special action to support platforms in optimising their terms of use. The special action aims to ensure compliance with consumer protection requireme…
On 15 June 2023, the Ministry of Corporate Affairs implemented the Companies (Compromises, Arrangements and Amalgamations) Amendment Rules 2023, streamlinining merger processes. These rules amend the previously enacted Companies (Compromises, Arrang…
On 15 June 2023, the European Commission adopted a communication on the implementation of the 5G cybersecurity Toolbox. In particular, the Commission specifies the actions taken and the measures implemented to ensure the appropriate level of cyberse…