New UK data protection law proposals
This article was published in June 2022 and reflects the regulatory position at that time. For current guidance on this topic, contact Bratby Law or see our latest insights.
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New security obligations on UK telecoms providers
This article was published in June 2022 and reflects the regulatory position at that time. For current guidance on this topic, contact Bratby Law or see our latest insights. Quick answer. The Telecommunications (Security) Act 2021 amended the Communications Act 2003 to impose new network security duties on UK communications providers, with detailed requirements set…
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Personal data export from the UK
This article was published in March 2022 and reflects the regulatory position at that time. For current guidance on this topic, contact Bratby Law or see our latest insights. Quick answer. In February 2022 the UK published two alternative sets of contracts for exporting personal data from the UK to non-adequate countries: the International Data…
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UK’s proposed new data protection law
This article was published in September 2021 and reflects the regulatory position at that time. For current guidance on this topic, contact Bratby Law or see our latest insights. Quick answer. The UK government published proposals on 10 September 2021 to reform UK data protection law, using post‑Brexit freedom to set separate UK rules. The…
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EU finds UK has adequate protections for personal data
This article was published in June 2021 and reflects the regulatory position at that time. For current guidance on this topic, contact Bratby Law or see our latest insights. On 28 June 2021, the EU Commission found that the UK provides adequate protection for personal data, enabling personal to freely flow from the EU (and…
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Data Protection | EU | UK
Using the new EU standard clauses to enable cross-border data export
This article was published in June 2021 and reflects the regulatory position at that time. For current guidance on this topic, contact Bratby Law or see our latest insights. Quick answer. From 27 June 2021 exporters of personal data from the EU to third countries could adopt the new EU Standard Contractual Clauses under Commission…
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New UK foreign investment law to impact telecoms, digital and data transactions
This article was published in May 2021 and reflects the regulatory position at that time. For current guidance on this topic, contact Bratby Law or see our latest insights. Summary By the end of 2021, many corporate transactions in the communications, data infrastructure, artificial intelligence, satellite and space technologies sectors (and some others) will be…
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Ofcom announces UK 5G 2021 spectrum auction results
This article was published in April 2021 and reflects the regulatory position at that time. For current guidance on this topic, contact Bratby Law or see our latest insights. On 27 April 2021, Ofcom announced the final results of the UK’s 2021 5G (700 MHz and 3.6-3.8 GHz bands) spectrum auction. The auction raised £1.379…
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Ofcom sets regulatory framework for voice services in the UK
Regulation of voice call termination in UK
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UK Gigabit fibre access regulation and funding
This article was published in March 2021 and reflects the regulatory position at that time. For current guidance on this topic, contact Bratby Law or see our latest insights. Gigabit fibre to the home in the UK: Ofcom finalises regulatory framework and Government announces funding package for the “last 20%” On 18 March 2021, Ofcom…
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EU | Telecoms Regulation | UK
EU and UK set out digital plans for coming decade
This article was published in March 2021 and reflects the regulatory position at that time. For current guidance on this topic, contact Bratby Law or see our latest insights. The European Commission has proposed a ‘digital compass’ to set its course for a digitally empowered Europe by 2030. The UK’s Department for Culture Media and…
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Europe progresses revised ePrivacy rules
EU progresses revised ePrivacy Regulation
