Tag: digital economy bill

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22 May 2017

Digital Economy Act 2017: The pick 'n' mix assortment of provisions receives Royal Assent

The Digital Economy Act (the "Act") finally received Royal Assent on 27 April 2017 and the final text has recently been published. First …
28 March 2017

UK government publishes 5G strategy

On 8 March 2017, in a speech forming part of the Spring Budget 2017, Philip Hammond, the Chancellor of the Exchequer, confirmed that the UK government …
01 March 2017

ITV & Others v TVCatchup: CJEU rules s.73 CDPA defence not applicable to online streaming of live TV broadcasts

The CJEU has issued its ruling on the latest question referred to it in the long-running dispute between ITV (and others) and TVCatchup, as to whether …
15 November 2016

Nuisance directors? Digital Economy Bill to hold directors personally liable for "nuisance call" fines

On 23 October 2016, the Department for Culture Media and Sport ("DCMS") confirmed plans to introduce personal liability for directors in relation to …