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ICO Recommends Exceptions To Cookie Consent Requirements
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.
United Kingdom Privacy
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Winston Taylor
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Protecting Women And Girls Online - Ofcom's Guidance And UK Government Strategy
This sets out nine areas for tech firms to improve online safety for women and girls, with a focus on safety by design and user support.  The guidance supplements Ofcom's final Codes and risk assessment guidance on how to tackle illegal content and content harmful to children and sets out how providers can take action against harmful content that disproportionately affects women and girls.
United Kingdom Technology
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Winston Taylor
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Investment Management Update - April 2026
The Financial Conduct Authority has released a series of regulatory updates and priorities for the investment management sector, introducing new operational resilience requirements, reforming advice market rules, and modernizing the redress system. These developments signal significant changes in how firms must approach consumer protection, operational incident reporting, and third-party arrangements while balancing growth objectives with regulatory compliance.
United Kingdom Finance
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Macfarlanes LLP
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