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09 December 24
Regulation of targeted advertising and social media in the Americas
Cullen International’s latest survey of media regulation in the Americas takes a leap into the online economy with two new benchmarks, addressing regulation of targeted advertising and social media regulation, respectively.
02 December 24
Regulators set more complex mobile coverage obligations in Europe
Our latest benchmark shows the increasing complexity of coverage requirements to be fulfilled by European operators. Whereas old spectrum licences often simply required to cover a certain percentage of households, newer 5G auctions defined detailed requirements to cover underserved areas, roads, railway routes or other infrastructure.
29 November 24
Have member states transposed the EU collective redress rules?
Our latest benchmark shows the status of transposition of the Collective Redress Directive in 17 EU countries.
27 November 24
Protection of minors: six out of thirteen selected European countries are developing initiatives to tackle age-verification online
Our latest benchmark shows in 13 selected European countries if there are initiatives to develop/mandate specific age-verification systems to control or restrict minors' exposure to harmful content on online platforms.
25 November 24
When generative AI and copyright collide: what is at stake?
Our new Global Trends report explores the legal disputes and regulatory challenges that are arising around the world over the training of generative artificial intelligence (GAI) tools using copyright-protected material.
22 November 24
New 5G spectrum awards among other regulatory developments in MENA region
Our latest MENA Telecoms Update details the most significant regulatory developments taking place in the region between 15 August and 5 November 2024.
19 November 24
Latest updates from Americas media markets
The Mexican regulator will cease operations, while Canada will implement a law on revenue sharing for digital platforms and news outlets. The USA has set new accessibility standards, while the Brazilian communications ministry has announced its short-term regulatory goals. These are the most important developments covered by Cullen International’s latest Media Country Profiles for the Americas region.
18 November 24
Latest global trends in regulating communications apps
Our benchmark covers the regulatory treatment of apps that are used for interpersonal communications, such as WhatsApp or WeChat across 14 jurisdictions around the world.
18 November 24
[INFOGRAPHIC] Top 10 European antitrust fines on Big Tech
The European Commission’s €798m fine against Meta is the latest in a string of hefty antitrust penalties that competition authorities in Europe have imposed on US big tech companies. Our updated infographic explains how these fines are calculated and puts them into perspective.