Digital Regulation
Regulators’ stances are having to evolve due to the explosion of digital technology. Established rules, business models and norms have been severely disrupted and, in response, the legal framework for the digital economy is being fundamentally reformed at an astonishing rate of evolution: now almost all providers of digital services are included, not least online platforms. The targets of these new regulations include media platforms, user interface providers and media intermediaries, as well as marketplaces.
Game-changing legislation
The introduction of new rules – for example the Digital Markets Act (DMA) , Digital Services Act (DSA), and Copyright Directive, but also regulation at national levels – are all resulting in enhanced responsibilities. They give rise to questions in the areas of public media law, intellectual property, data protection, competition and antitrust law, and will impact other areas over time. The extra-territorial effect cannot be underestimated, and enforcement levels and fines have the potential to be substantial.
Your next steps
The interdisciplinary digital regulation team at CMS can help you understand any acute need for action, whilst at the same time also setting a course for implementing any upcoming developments. Check out international and local CMS perspectives on what you need to know about digital regulation and its effect on users, businesses and platforms alike.
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