Digital Omnibus: European Parliament co-rapporteurs propose targeted GDPR changes while deferring some other key issues
02 July 26
Marianna Mattera
The European Parliament's co-rapporteurs published their draft report on the Digital Omnibus proposal, introducing targeted amendments to the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), including clarifications on biometric verification, automated decision-making, and data protection impact assessments. However, the draft report sets aside some key GDPR and e-Privacy issues, including the definition of personal data and the rules on cookies.
EU Digital Markets Act: Commission preliminarily finds Amazon and Microsoft to be gatekeepers for cloud services
02 July 26
Miljana Todorovic
The European Commission preliminarily found that Amazon’s and Microsoft’s cloud services, Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Microsoft Azure respectively, constitute an important gateway for business users to reach end users under the Digital Markets Act (DMA). If the preliminary findings are confirmed, the Commission will designate Amazon and Microsoft as gatekeepers in relation to those services. The companies would then have six months to ensure that their cloud services comply with the DMA obligations.
Regulators from different continents debate “innovation and competition” in the digital world
02 July 26
Elena Scaramuzzi
On the occasion of Cullen International’s 40th anniversary conference in Brussels on 23 June 2026, representatives from authorities of Belgium, Brazil, Colombia, the EU, and Japan discussed how competition policy in communications and digital markets can support innovation and consumer welfare. The panel addressed the theme from different angles, from merger control to the interplay between ex ante and ex post frameworks to address competition concerns in digital sectors.
Regulators from different continents debate “innovation and competition” in the digital world
02 July 26
Elena Scaramuzzi
On the occasion of Cullen International’s 40th anniversary conference in Brussels on 23 June 2026, representatives from authorities of Belgium, Brazil, Colombia, the EU, and Japan discussed how competition policy in communications and digital markets can support innovation and consumer welfare. The panel addressed the theme from different angles, from merger control to the interplay between ex ante and ex post frameworks to address competition concerns in digital sectors.
DNA: European Parliament rapporteur opposes mandatory copper switch-off
01 July 26
Martin Schraa
Michał Kobosko (Renew, Poland), speaking at the 40th anniversary conference of Cullen International, also considers the possibility to remove the voluntary conciliation mechanism from the proposed Digital Networks Act.
Danish court rules that TDC NET is entitled to compensation as forced removal of Huawei equipment is considered expropriation
01 July 26
Visiola Pula
The Eastern High Court of Denmark found that the ban on TDC’s use of Huawei equipment issued by the Centre for Cybersecurity is legal. However, the court also ruled that TDC is entitled to DKK 80m (€10.71m) compensation, because of the severity of the intervention.