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The European Union is an economic and political partnership comprised of 27 nations within the Eurozone. The EU was established in 1948 to promote stability and cooperation among member states in the aftermath of WWII. The EU maintains a common currency as well as several intranational institutions, including the European Parliament and the European Commission. less -
Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

FTC Chair Warns Tech Firms: Weakening Encryption or Censoring Americans for Foreign Governments May Violate US Law

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The FTC’s letters highlight the commission’s concern that tech companies may adopt content moderation or data security policies that, while designed to meet foreign legal requirements, could impermissibly infringe upon U.S....more

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AI and the EU Digital Markets Act

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The European Union’s Digital Markets Act’s (DMA) stated aim is to complement European Union competition rules to ensure contestable and fair markets in the digital sector by imposing specific obligations on “gatekeepers”. ...more

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Non-EU imports under scrutiny: the EU Parliament’s resolution on cross-border e-commerce

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The resolution sets a political agenda for tougher enforcement of EU rules on product safety, consumer protection, VAT and customs in cross-border e-commerce. It signals imminent legislative reforms and, for instance, calls...more

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Litigation and Regulatory Trends for Online Marketplaces and Ecommerce: What You Need to Know in 2025

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This blog post summarizes the key points presented by Cooley lawyers Claire Temple, James Maton, Andrew Linch and Enrique Gallego Capdevila during the firm’s recent “Online Marketplaces + Ecommerce” webinar, the latest...more

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The long-awaited EU Guidelines on Article 28(1) DSA: What online platforms must know

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The European Commission has published the long-awaited guidelines clarifying how online platforms such as social media platforms, online marketplaces, app stores and other content-sharing services should protect minors under...more

Morrison & Foerster LLP

European Digital Compliance: Key Digital Regulation & Compliance Developments - August 2025

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To help organizations stay on top of the main developments in European digital compliance, Morrison Foerster’s European Digital Regulatory Compliance team reports on some of the main topical digital regulatory and compliance...more

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France and the new EU regulation on political advertising: the CNIL updates its doctrine ahead of the 2025 implementation

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Online political advertising has become central to modern electoral campaigns. However, the growing lack of transparency, particularly regarding funding, targeting, and data processing practices, raises serious concerns about...more

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European Commission Invites Comments on Future Digital Fairness Act

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On 17 July 2025, the European Commission (EC) launched a public consultation on a future Digital Fairness Act. The consultation is open until 9 October 2025. European Union (EU) and non-EU stakeholders are invited to submit...more

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Brand Protection and Enforcement Under the DSA: Opportunities and Challenges

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The Digital Services Act ("DSA"), which entered into force for all intermediary services and online platforms in February 2024, aims to modernize and harmonize the regulation of third-party content across the EU. It notably...more

K&L Gates LLP

No One Wants to Dispute with Consumers–End of the European Online Dispute Resolution Platform (ODR Platform)

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Under the Regulation (EU) No 524/2013 on online dispute resolution for consumer disputes (ODR Regulation) traders established in the European Union (EU) who sell or offer products or services online to consumers residing in...more

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European Union Targets SHEIN Over Consumer Law Breaches: What Online Sellers Must Learn Fast

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In late May 2025, the Consumer Protection Cooperation (CPC) Network and the European Commission (EC) concluded a joint investigation into online marketplace and e-retailer SHEIN. The result? A strong warning shot: Several of...more

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The EU Customs reform: A new path for enforcing the Union’s product regulations and key challenges for E-Commerce

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When initially proposing the reform of the Union Customs Code (UCC), the EU Commission had planned for an extensive implementation period, suggesting that the use of the EU Customs Data Hub as one of the key pillars of the...more

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Who gets to see inside? The EU’s Operational Rules on Data Access under Article 40 of the DSA

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The European Commission has adopted a Delegated Act under Article 40 of the DSA, creating a new framework for vetted researchers to access non-public data from Very Large Online Platforms and Very Large Search Engines. This...more

King & Spalding

The Global Content Regulation Landscape – Developments in the EU, UK, U.S., and Beyond

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Global digital platforms face an increasingly complex and fragmented content regulation landscape. Governments worldwide are imposing overlapping and sometimes conflicting rules for monitoring, managing, or restricting online...more

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New MDCG guidance clarifies rules for medical device software available on online platforms

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The Medical Device Coordination Group (“MDCG”) has issued guidance on the safe making available of medical device software (“MDSW”) apps on online platforms (MDCG 2025-4). MDCG 2025-4 outlines the regulatory roles of online...more

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Dutch Suppliers – Enhanced Checks on VAT Status of Customers Recommended

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When the Dutch entrepreneur receives a purchase order from a customer, they order the same product from a non-EU established merchant (Merchant) via an online platform operated by a non-EU entrepreneur (Platform operator)....more

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EU Consumer Protection Cooperation Network finds consumer law breaches in the e-commerce sector

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The Consumer Protection Cooperation Network (CPC) found that the online marketplace and fast fashion e-retailer SHEIN engaged in a range of practices that are in breach of EU consumer law. Scope of the CPC coordinated...more

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EU Commission Launches DSA Consultation on the Protection of Minors Online

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On May 13, 2025, the European Commission (EC) published draft guidelines on the protection of minors online. The guidelines outline the proposed measures that the EC expects online platforms accessible to minors to take to...more

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Luxembourg Takes Legislative Step to Implement the Digital Services Act

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Luxembourg has adopted the law of 4 April 2025, marking a significant step toward the national implementation of Regulation (EU) 2022/2065 on a Single Market for Digital Services (the Digital Services Act, or DSA)....more

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German Higher Courts Clarify Strict Requirements for Online Contract Cancellations

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In two recent decisions, the German Higher Regional Courts (Oberlandesgerichte – OLG) of Cologne and Munich have clarified the – strict – German requirements for cancellation buttons on websites of tech companies providing...more

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European Commission’s powers to fine, impose remedies, and block access to VLOPs under the DSA

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The European Commission is currently engaged in a number of high-profile investigations of Very Large Online Platforms under the Digital Services Act. Its powers to enforce compliance are designed specifically for the DSA,...more

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European Commission investigations under the CPC Regulation

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The European Commission has substantially expanded its use of the Consumer Protection Cooperation (‘CPC’) Regulation to secure compliance by market places and other online services with EU consumer protection law. This...more

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Upcoming Reporting Obligations Under the EU Digital Services Act

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Services subject to the EU’s Digital Services Act (DSA) will be required to publish their annual transparency report by February 16, 2025. This includes providers of hosting services, online platforms, very large online...more

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It’s Official: The EU Platform Work Directive Is Here

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The European Union’s (EU) Platform Work Directive went into effect on December 1, 2024, imposing significant new requirements on companies that facilitate work in the gig economy....more

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Data and Cybersecurity: European Union Legislation and Proposals - Updated December 2024

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The pace of new EU law continues unabated, with IoT, cyber security and digital services being key areas of activity....more

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