Amazon has claimed that it is not a ‘Very Large Online Platform’ under the Digital Services Act and should not be designated as such. It is taking action at the EU General Court to challenge the European Commission decision that the company meets the criteria and must comply with the new regulations. Amazon is arguing… [Read More]
Round-up of the latest industry news – June 2023
A study conducted by AI researchers at Stanford University indicates that OpenAI, Google and Meta all fall short, particularly on the topic of copyright. In its latest antitrust action against Big Tech companies, the US Federal Trade Commission has sued Amazon over its Prime service. Meta has announced that it will be ending news access… [Read More]
Round-up of the latest industry news – May 2023
The BBC has launched ‘BBC Verify’, a brand aiming to build audience trust by showing how its journalists know what they are reporting is true. The EU has fined Meta, owner of Facebook, 1.2 billion euros for privacy violations and ordered to suspend transfers of user data to the US. Read more
Telecommunications and Media Forum, Sydney 2023 – in person
Date: 15th-16th August 2023 Location: Dexus Place, Level 15, 1 Farrer Place, Sydney For the first time since 2018, the IIC’s Telecommunications and Media Forum (TMF) will be held in Sydney for two days this August, providing an excellent opportunity for members and industry participants to come together to discuss hot topics through its two-day… [Read More]
Modernising Australia’s Content Regulation
The Australian content sector is expecting significant regulatory reform over the short to medium term. The anticipated changes, which will impact the content Australians have access to, include an increased focus on Australian content on SVODs, the role of interactive online games, and changes to anti-siphoning regulation for Australian sport. At the same time, the… [Read More]
Round-up of the latest industry news – April 2023
The European Commission has adopted the first designation decisions under the Digital Services Act, designating 17 Very Large Online Platforms (VLOPs) and 2 Very Large Search Engines (VLOSEs). Designated companies now have four months to comply with their obligations under the act. Details and full list here. Read more