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Digital Economy Generative artificial intelligence (AI) systems (such as ChatGPT) were explicitly included within the scope of the joint roadmap on AI, already announced in December 2022. In addition, the EU-US Trade and Technology Council issued a preliminary list of 65 terms that are essential to understanding risk-based approaches to AI, which would be further consulted with stakeholders. |
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Digital Economy The Court of Justice of the EU ruled that the right to obtain a "copy" of personal data means that data subjects must be provided with a "faithful and intelligible reproduction" of all their personal data. Providing a mere summary of the data that a data controller has in its possession is not sufficient. |
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Sustainability After approximately one year, the Council of the EU and Parliament adopted their negotiating positions on the proposed directive on empowering consumers for the green transition. The directive aims to prevent greenwashing, as well as to ensure that products are more durable and repairable. |
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Antitrust & Mergers In its application to the UK Competition Appeal Tribunal, Microsoft challenges the Competition and Markets Authority's assessment of the proposed acquisition, as well as its rejection of remedies proposed by the company. The same remedies were accepted by the European Commission in its parallel merger control investigation. |
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5G moves forward in Latin America
Spectrum Costa Rica is working on a 5G multi-band auction scheduled for 2H 2023. The award includes spectrum in the 700 MHz, 2.3 GHz, 3.5 GHz, 26 GHz and 28 GHz bands. The award will include coverage obligations and special rules for entrant operators. Peru is working on the refarming and award of the 3.5 GHz band for 5G services. The 3.4–3.6 GHz band is currently assigned to three mobile network operators (Telefónica, América Móvil and Entel) and to the fixed operator Americatel (Entel group). The MTC authorised America Movil and Entel to use the band for 5G services. 5G services are available in Brazil, Chile, Mexico and Peru. Our Americas Spectrum Benchmarks (updated in May 2023) provides more details and covers 5G initiatives and pioneer bands in the Americas. |
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Online, 22 June - 2:30 PM - 4:00 PM (CEST)
Join us on 22 June for a free online briefing on the regulatory developments around the EU Artificial Intelligence Act (AIA). Together with Dan Nechita, Head of Cabinet for Dragoş Tudorache, the European Parliament co-rapporteur for the proposed AIA, we will discuss the core aspects of the proposed regulation which is expected to move soon to inter-institutional negotiations. |
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Online, 19-21 September (3 online sessions)
Early bird ends on 19 August!
Interested in how competition law is applied the teinlecoms sector? This online training will present the role that competition law plays in shaping the telecoms market, and the latest competition law developments affecting the sector. Topics covered include: market definition, mergers, network co-operation, broadband state aid and more! |
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In-person, Brussels, 17-19 October
Early bird ends on 17 September!
Join us in person for another edition of our popular telecoms masterclass, where you'll gain a comprehensive understanding of EU telecoms regulation. Don't miss this chance to deepen your knowledge and network with peers in the industry! |
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