About the Regulatory Blog and our contributors
The Regulatory Blog is an informal and up to date news and information service of key regulatory developments in our jurisdictions: the BVI, the Cayman Islands, Anguilla, Bermuda, Cyprus, and Luxembourg. We intend to include the latest financial services, anti-money laundering, sanctions and related developments within our remit.
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EU Commission's preliminary findings: X in breach of Digital Services Act
On 12 July 2024, the European Commission notified X (formerly known as Twitter) of its preliminary findings indicating breaches of the Digital Services Act. The alleged violations relate to dark patterns, advertising transparency and data access for researchers.
06 Sep 2024
EDPB issues opinion on main establishment rules for data controllers
In February 2024, the EDPB adopted the “Opinion on the notion of main establishment on the criteria for the application of the One-Stop-Shop mechanism" following a request by the French Data Protection Authority.
21 Aug 2024
New Advocate General opinion in case C-768/21: Data subjects' rights and supervisory obligations in data breach cases
On 11 April 2024, the Advocate General Priit Pikamäe rendered an opinion in case C-768/21 Land Hessen, shedding light on the obligations of data protection authorities when addressing breaches of personal data.
22 Jul 2024
European Commission opens proceedings against TikTok under the DSA for TikTok Lite launch
On 22 April 2024, the European Commission initiated a second formal proceedings against TikTok pursuant to the Digital Services Act. Under the DSA, very large online platforms are required to submit a risk assessment report before launching new features with significant potential systemic risks. The Commission is investigating whether TikTok breached these obligations by launching TikTok Lite in France and Spain without prior diligent assessment of its potential risks, particularly its potentially addictive nature, especially for children due to the lack of effective age verification mechanisms.
19 Jul 2024
European Commission launches investigations into Alphabet, Apple, and Meta under Digital Markets Act
On 25 March 2024, in a significant move aimed at ensuring fair competition and consumer choice in the digital sphere, the European Commission initiated non-compliance investigations against tech giants Alphabet, Apple, and Meta under the Digital Markets Act.
14 Jun 2024
Council of the EU adopts landmark AI Act: Setting global standards for AI regulation
On 21 May 2024, the European Council gave its final approval to the pioneering Artificial Intelligence Act, the first comprehensive AI regulation of its kind worldwide. This significant legislation aims to standardise AI rules across the EU, using a risk-based approach to ensure safety and trust in AI systems. The higher the potential harm to society, the stricter the regulations will be.
23 May 2024
Digital Services Act: Safeguarding online interactions in the EU
On 17 February 2024, the Digital Services Act (DSA) came into effect, applying to all online intermediaries operating within the EU. This comprehensive regulation aims to enhance online safety, fairness, and transparency for users.
24 Apr 2024
CJEU ruling on the IAB Europe case reshapes digital advertising landscape
On 7 March 2024, in a landmark decision, the Court of Justice of the European Union clarified the rules surrounding the concepts of “personal data” and “data controller” in the context of the auctioning of personal data for advertising purposes under the General Data Protection Regulation.
18 Mar 2024
Breaking news – European Parliament approves AI Act: What you need to know
On 13 March 2024, the European Parliament officially approved the AI Act, the world’s first regulation on artificial intelligence, with an overwhelming majority. The AI Act is a set of regulations designed to govern the deployment and use of AI systems – its mission is to both recognise the transformative potential of AI across various sectors, including healthcare, transportation, manufacturing, and energy, while also acknowledging the need for robust oversight to ensure the technology's safe and ethical utilisation.
14 Mar 2024