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
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Round-up of the latest industry news – March 2023
Work on the EU’s new AI Act is thought to be nearing completion as lawmakers attempt to close negotiations with members of the European Parliament. The Artificial Intelligence Act is the EU’s next flagship piece of regulation and the world’s first attempt to regulate AI based on its potential for harm. Member states have also… [Read More]
IIC FUTURE LEADERS’ COMPETITION 2023
A competition, supported by members of the IIC, to encourage and promote original thought in the areas of communications and policy What is this initiative? The Future Leaders’ Competition, now in its sixth year, and supported by the members of the IIC, encourages and promotes original thought in the areas of communications and policy. What… [Read More]
Round-up of the latest industry news – February 2023
No action will be taken against Tesla following an investigation by the Dutch Data Protection Authority (DPA) into the images captured by the vehicle’s cameras used in Tesla’s ‘Sentry Mode’ helps owners protect their vehicles against theft or vandalism, but the DPA claimed that the cars were ‘filming everyone who came near the vehicle, and… [Read More]
Call for IIC Board Candidates
The IIC Board anticipates proposing a slate of four new directors for election at the AGM in October 2023, which will take place in Cologne, Germany. This represents a new cadence for IIC board service and an opportunity to refresh the Board’s membership, broaden its experience and bring new ideas to the table. Read more
Round-up of the latest industry news – January 2023
The Competition Commission of India has ordered Google to refrain from agreements that mandate pre-installation of its apps and ensure exclusivity of its search services. India’s Supreme Court has also declined Google’s request to block the directives, which the company had argued would hurt consumers. Read more.