European Commission shares insights into the future Digital Fairness Act
19 November 24
Olha Hruba
The European Commission is paving the way for a Digital Fairness Act to combat harmful online practices. From dark patterns to influencer marketing abuses, insights from the latest fitness check of the current consumer rules were unveiled to the European Parliament, sparking discussions on protecting minors, regulating disinformation, and balancing new rules with stricter enforcement of existing ones.
Update on national developments on consumer protection, privacy, data retention and authorities enforcing digital rules across Europe
18 November 24
Marianna Mattera
This report provides a summary of key developments related to consumer protection, privacy, data retention and national authorities enforcing digital rules since July 2024.
EU AI Office publishes draft code of practice on general-purpose AI models
17 November 24
Elisar Bashir
The draft, addressed to providers of GPAI models, was prepared by independent experts gathered in four working groups. This is the first of four drafting rounds until April 2025 while the AI Office is expected to publish the final version of the code in May 2025.
EU AI Office consults on AI system definition and prohibited practices
17 November 24
Elisar Bashir
The EU executive will issue guidelines in early 2025 on the types of AI systems which fall within the scope of the AI Act and the uses of AI which will be banned outright in the EU. It is consulting stakeholders until 11 December 2024.
EU Digital & Media Weekly Report
17 November 24
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.
Candidate-commissioner for digital and telecoms Henna Virkkunen plans to cut red tape
14 November 24
Martin Schraa
Ms Virkkunen (EPP, Finland) stayed on script during her confirmation hearing in the European Parliament. She announced a push to cut bureaucracy in the digital sector, starting with telecoms and cybersecurity.