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Rajah & Tann Asia | Singapore | 6 Sep 2023
Online Criminal Harms Act Passed in Singapore
On 5 July 2023, the Singapore Parliament passed the Online Criminal Harms Act ("OCHA"). The OCHA is aimed at online content or activity which is…
Global Banking Regulation Review | Germany | 19 Jun 2023
German insurers violating right to advice, BaFin finds
A number of German insurers have breached their obligation to provide advice before taking policies online, the country’s financial supervisory authority has found – warning firms it will consider them as having encouraged their customers to waive their right to advice if they only offer telephone or in-person advice when concluding online contracts.
Deriş Patents and Trademarks Agency | Turkey | 27 Feb 2023
Turkey cracks down on e-commerce IP infringement
Recent amendments to Turkey's e-commerce legislation impose significant obligations on e-commerce service providers and intermediate service providers, especially in terms of IP rights. The amendments introduce an obligation to use a notify and remove mechanism for IP right infringements. Given the limitless potential for counterfeits in the digital world, the amendments are expected to......
GRAF ISOLA Rechtsanwälte GmbH | European Union | 20 Feb 2023
CJEU tightens case law on liability of online marketplace providers for third-party trademark infringement
The importance of e-commerce platforms has increased significantly in recent years, raising questions over the liability of online marketplace providers for trademark infringement committed by third-party sellers. The Court of Justice of the European Union recently tightened its case law in this regard, making it easier for brand owners to sue large operators such as Amazon rather than......
Gianni & Origoni (Greater China) | Hong Kong | 5 Dec 2022
New Copyright Protections Promised for Artists and their Work in Hong Kong
In Hong Kong, the primary legal framework that protects intellectual property in artwork is the Copyright Ordinance (Chapter 528 of the Laws of Hong…
Walder Wyss Ltd | Switzerland | 11 Nov 2022
Public Clouds Confederation project: contractual stage concluded
🕑 3 minutes The Public Clouds Confederation project aims to centralise the supply of cloud computing services for administration purposes through a privileged and simplified relationship with leading cloud service providers. In concrete terms, this project aims to facilitate the implementation and use of information technology and cloud technologies by the administration when it wishes to......
Tilleke & Gibbins | Thailand | 21 Oct 2022
Thailand Set to Finalize Draft Royal Decree on Digital Platforms
On September 21, 2022, the Electronic Transactions Development Agency (ETDA) held another public hearing on the draft Royal Decree on Digital…
Orsingher Ortu Avvocati Associati | Italy | 30 Sep 2022
AGCOM launches public consultation on the regulation concerning dispute resolution between OCSSPs and users
On 19 July 2022, with its Resolution No. 276/22 (Annex B), the Italian Communications Authority (“AGCOM”) published the draft regulation…
Lexology PRO | Brazil, China, European Union, etc. | 29 Sep 2022
Children’s privacy: the 400-million-dollar question for businesses
A look at companies’ obligations to protect children and their data amid increasing regulation, record fines, and a global shift towards corporate responsibility.
Lexology PRO | European Union, Germany, Global, etc. | 1 Aug 2022
Data protection: key compliance updates (25 Jul – 1 Aug)
T-Mobile agrees to pay US$500 million to settle a 2021 data breach investigation, California votes against the ADPPA, and the EDPS adopts an opinion on combating online child abuse – plus other key updates.
