United Kingdom: Media, Telecoms, IT, Entertainment

The Information Commissioner's Office has released new guidance addressing data protection considerations for Internet of Things devices.

The UK's Competition and Markets Authority has launched a strategic market status investigation into Microsoft's business software ecosystem, examining whether the tech giant holds substantial and entrenched market power across its productivity suite, operating systems, and security tools. The investigation will scrutinize Microsoft's commercial practices, technical design choices, and potential leveraging of market dominance into adjacent markets like cloud services, with the possibility of imposing bespok

The EU Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) is an EU product cybersecurity law for connected products (formally, “products with digital elements” under the CRA) commercialized in the EU; it entered into force on 10 December 2024...

On 29 May 2026, The Baroness Lloyd of Effra CBE (Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State (Minister for Digital Economy)) announced the UK government's plan to introduce tougher laws protecting submarine communications cables.

The UK and Gulf Cooperation Council have finalized a comprehensive free trade agreement that will eliminate tariffs on 93% of UK exports worth £580 million annually.

The Media Act 2024 granted Ofcom new powers to create and enforce a new content standards Code for video-on-demand services (ie streaming services).

Belfast partners Ciara Fulton, Katey Dixon and Olivia O'Kane discuss Northern Ireland's thriving tech start-up ecosystem, the transformative impact of artificial intelligence on business development...

AI-generated music has become commercially mainstream, yet the legal framework governing it remains uncertain. The industry is currently being shaped through litigation, private licensing deals, and emerging regulation, creating a complex landscape where businesses must navigate unresolved questions about copyright, authorship, and liability while AI music continues to be widely used and monetised.

The UK has been here before. Every time a major sporting event lands on British soil, Parliament commits to pass bespoke legislation to protect commercial revenue and deter ambush marketing.

The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has published new guidance on the use of AI-generated content and deepfakes in advertising, reinforcing that existing rules apply in full, regardless of how ads are created.

The U.K. ICO has recommended significant changes to online advertising consent requirements that could reduce cookie banners and create new opportunities for publishers and adtech intermediaries. These proposed amendments to PECR would introduce exceptions for certain lower-risk advertising activities, though questions remain about alignment with EU regulations and the practical impact on the digital advertising ecosystem.

The All England Lawn Tennis Club has built one of sport's most valuable brands through strategic trademark protection spanning nearly 150 years. From its iconic purple and green color combination to carefully curated partnerships with brands like Rolex and Slazenger, Wimbledon demonstrates how intellectual property rights can safeguard prestige while enabling selective commercial opportunities.