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Media Changes from the Commission's initial proposal include bringing search engines within scope, prohibiting the application of dark patterns and certain forms of targeted advertising, and strengthening obligations for marketplaces. The Commission will have exclusive powers to supervise very large players, and will also have the power to require them to take specific measures in case of threats to public security or health |
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Telecoms The mobile network operators Telekom Deutschland and Vodafone must stop marketing their zero-rating tariff options by 1 July 2022, and must remove the options from existing subscriptions by 31 March 2023. |
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Media The court dismissed the case brought by Poland, concluding that article 17 is compatible with the freedom of expression guaranteed by the EU Charter on fundamental rights. Article 17 requires content sharing platforms to obtain the rights holder's authorisation for copyrighted works uploaded by their users but shields them from liability if they demonstrate that they have taken certain best efforts actions to prevent and to put an end to infringements under certain conditions. |
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Media A number of countries in the Americas have rules in force that apply to how women are portrayed in media content. Cullen International's benchmark on gender and equality in media shows which countries in the Americas regulate the representation of women in television programmes and advertising. The report also covers where there are rules to promote female presence in media companies and legal definitions of gender equality. |
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Telecoms The Egyptian regulator granted Orange 30 MHz in the 2.6 GHz spectrum band. The Turkish government acquired a majority stake in Turk Telekom. The Saudi regulator reduced SMS termination rates, while Morocco increased mobile termination rates. |
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Brussels - 31 May & 1st June 2022
Get acquainted with the EU regulatory framework governing the audiovisual media sector in our Media Masterclass. Covering topics such as the revised AVMS, the key national implementation specificities, copyright and other initiatives shaping the audiovisual sector, the course provides a complete overview of the past, present and future of audiovisual media regulation in Europe. |
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