EU countries lag in implementing rules on cross-border access to electronic evidence
05 March 26
Javier Huerta Bravo
Only three member states adopted legislation to implement a new regulation easing access by law enforcement authorities to electronic evidence stored in other EU countries. While the regulation will apply from 18 August 2026, an accompanying directive should have been transposed by 18 February 2026. However, only three member states adopted legislation to transpose the directive.
EU top court adviser backs withdrawal right for streaming subscriptions
04 March 26
Olha Hruba
In his opinion, advocate general said that streaming platforms cannot force consumers to waive their 14-day withdrawal right when subscribing online. However, if the withdrawal right is used then the service provider may claim compensation reflecting both the time the service was used and the economic value of the content viewed.
Digital Fairness Act to ban dark patterns as European Commission seeks new enforcement powers
01 March 26
Olha Hruba
The Commission indicated that it may increase sanctions against companies that breach EU consumer law under the future enforcement framework. It also confirmed that it will present the Digital Fairness Act as a regulation by the end of 2026.
EU Digital & Media Weekly Report
01 March 26
Miljana Todorovic
This report gathers policy and regulatory developments at EU level covered by Cullen International’s Digital Economy and Media services during the last week. It also lists events taking place this week.
Proposed EU mandatory measures to restrict high-risk suppliers would ensure a "level playing field"
24 February 26
Javier Huerta Bravo
A representative of the European Commission told the European Parliament that the draft Cybersecurity Act 2 (CSA2) would avoid that a security vulnerability in one EU country spreads to others. The draft CSA2 contains a framework to restrict high-risk ICT suppliers in EU critical sectors, including telecoms.
EU Digital & Media Weekly Report
22 February 26
Javier Huerta Bravo
This report gathers policy and regulatory developments at EU level covered by Cullen International’s Digital Economy and Media services during the last week. It also lists events taking place this week.