European Commission says it cannot be involved in compensation claims for replacing 5G equipment
10 October 24
Visiola Pula
Commission vice president Margrethe Vestager recalled that decisions imposing restrictions on 5G equipment vendors are made by EU member states, thus the Commission cannot be involved in possible claims for compensation from mobile operators for having to replace network equipment. Ms Vestager said this in a response to a parliamentary question on 30 September 2024.
Commission publishes EU consumer law fitness check, setting stage for future regulation
10 October 24
Olha Hruba
The European Commission fitness check highlighted the need for updated consumer protection rules for the digital age. This is necessary to address issues such as dark patterns, addictive designs, and the challenges consumers face with digital contracts and subscriptions. However, the report did not make specific recommendations.
EU Digital & Media Weekly Report
06 October 24
Visiola Pula
This report gathers policy and regulatory developments at EU level covered by Cullen International’s Digital Economy and Media services during the past week. It also lists events taking place this week.
Data protection authorities do not always need to impose corrective measures for data breaches, EU top court rules
06 October 24
Javier Huerta Bravo
Data protection authorities benefit from a margin of discretion in remedying a data breach. However, not imposing corrective measures on the data controller should be exceptional and only as long as a “strong enforcement” of the GDPR is ensured without such measures. Corrective measures include issuing warnings or reprimands and imposing fines.
EU Digital & Media Weekly Report
29 September 24
Miljana Todorovic
This report gathers policy and regulatory developments at EU level covered by Cullen International’s Digital Economy and Media services during the past week. It also lists events taking place this week.
Who will enforce the EU rules on data, AI and cybersecurity at national level across Europe?
25 September 24
Marianna Mattera
EU member states are appointing different types of authorities to implement new EU digital rules. While they are making progress on the implementation of the Data Governance Act and the transposition of the NIS2 Directive, efforts on the Data Act and the AI Act are still in their early stages.