https://s1-uk.practicallaw.thomsonreuters.com/WLN-PLCUK-SC_2603.1.2004/productViews/plcuk/Legal updateshttps://uk.practicallaw.thomsonreuters.comMedia & Telecomshttps://uk.practicallaw.thomsonreuters.com/Document/I154c89ee2dc911f1a34ac71bb9879c27/View/FullText.html?transitionType=Default&contextData=%28sc.Default%29https://uk.practicallaw.thomsonreuters.com/Document/I154c89ee2dc911f1a34ac71bb9879c27/View/FullText.html?transitionType=Default&contextData=%28sc.Default%29Wed, 01 Apr 2026 00:00:00 CDTOn 1 April 2026, the CMA announced that it has decided to accept commitments, under the Digital Markets Competition and Consumers Act 2024 (DMCCA) digital markets regime, from Apple and Google following their designation as having strategic market status for their provision of their mobile platforms. The CMA has also published a call for evidence to seek views on changes that Apple and/or Google have made (or propose to make) in relation to their app store rules in a number of jurisdictions, including the UK.https://uk.practicallaw.thomsonreuters.com/Document/I154c89ee2dc911f1a34ac71bb9879c27/View/FullText.html?transitionType=Default&contextData=%28sc.Default%29https://uk.practicallaw.thomsonreuters.com/Document/Iec8c7f372cfb11f1a34ac71bb9879c27/View/FullText.html?transitionType=Default&contextData=%28sc.Default%29https://uk.practicallaw.thomsonreuters.com/Document/Iec8c7f372cfb11f1a34ac71bb9879c27/View/FullText.html?transitionType=Default&contextData=%28sc.Default%29Tue, 31 Mar 2026 00:00:00 CDTPractical Law provides free training on how to use Practical Law more effectively. This is available in a variety of formats, including live webinars and training videos.https://uk.practicallaw.thomsonreuters.com/Document/Iec8c7f372cfb11f1a34ac71bb9879c27/View/FullText.html?transitionType=Default&contextData=%28sc.Default%29https://uk.practicallaw.thomsonreuters.com/Document/I1f9d2cd02bf911f1839deddf1c806e4b/View/FullText.html?transitionType=Default&contextData=%28sc.Default%29https://uk.practicallaw.thomsonreuters.com/Document/I1f9d2cd02bf911f1839deddf1c806e4b/View/FullText.html?transitionType=Default&contextData=%28sc.Default%29Tue, 31 Mar 2026 00:00:00 CDTThe Department for Business and Trade has published the UK's smart data strategy until 2035.https://uk.practicallaw.thomsonreuters.com/Document/I1f9d2cd02bf911f1839deddf1c806e4b/View/FullText.html?transitionType=Default&contextData=%28sc.Default%29https://uk.practicallaw.thomsonreuters.com/Document/Ibf77475b2c3511f1a34ac71bb9879c27/View/FullText.html?transitionType=Default&contextData=%28sc.Default%29https://uk.practicallaw.thomsonreuters.com/Document/Ibf77475b2c3511f1a34ac71bb9879c27/View/FullText.html?transitionType=Default&contextData=%28sc.Default%29Mon, 30 Mar 2026 00:00:00 CDTWe have published an article highlighting what's on the agenda for in-house lawyers in April 2026.https://uk.practicallaw.thomsonreuters.com/Document/Ibf77475b2c3511f1a34ac71bb9879c27/View/FullText.html?transitionType=Default&contextData=%28sc.Default%29https://uk.practicallaw.thomsonreuters.com/Document/Ia4bcecc5291211f1a34ac71bb9879c27/View/FullText.html?transitionType=Default&contextData=%28sc.Default%29https://uk.practicallaw.thomsonreuters.com/Document/Ia4bcecc5291211f1a34ac71bb9879c27/View/FullText.html?transitionType=Default&contextData=%28sc.Default%29Fri, 27 Mar 2026 00:00:00 CDTIn Austro-Mechana and another v Aufsichtsbehörde für Verwertungsgesellschaften (Case C-579/24) EU:C:2026:270, Advocate General Emiliou has considered whether an online content-sharing service provider (OCSSP) that stores works and other subject matter uploaded by users performs an act of reproduction within Article 2 of the Copyright Directive, which requires separate authorisation under Article 17 of the Digital Copyright Directive ((EU) 2019/790).https://uk.practicallaw.thomsonreuters.com/Document/Ia4bcecc5291211f1a34ac71bb9879c27/View/FullText.html?transitionType=Default&contextData=%28sc.Default%29https://uk.practicallaw.thomsonreuters.com/Document/I43e7b493291711f1a34ac71bb9879c27/View/FullText.html?transitionType=Default&contextData=%28sc.Default%29https://uk.practicallaw.thomsonreuters.com/Document/I43e7b493291711f1a34ac71bb9879c27/View/FullText.html?transitionType=Default&contextData=%28sc.Default%29Fri, 27 Mar 2026 00:00:00 CDTOn 26 March 2026, the government launched a public consultation on applying the new nutrient profiling model (NPM), to tackle junk food advertising. The consultation closes on 17 June 2026.https://uk.practicallaw.thomsonreuters.com/Document/I43e7b493291711f1a34ac71bb9879c27/View/FullText.html?transitionType=Default&contextData=%28sc.Default%29https://uk.practicallaw.thomsonreuters.com/Document/Ic5fcd95c295b11f1839deddf1c806e4b/View/FullText.html?transitionType=Default&contextData=%28sc.Default%29https://uk.practicallaw.thomsonreuters.com/Document/Ic5fcd95c295b11f1839deddf1c806e4b/View/FullText.html?transitionType=Default&contextData=%28sc.Default%29Fri, 27 Mar 2026 00:00:00 CDTOn 27 March 2026, the CMA launched five new consumer law investigations as part of its crackdown on fake and misleading reviews, opening cases across different sectors including funerals, food delivery and car sales.https://uk.practicallaw.thomsonreuters.com/Document/Ic5fcd95c295b11f1839deddf1c806e4b/View/FullText.html?transitionType=Default&contextData=%28sc.Default%29https://uk.practicallaw.thomsonreuters.com/Document/I3438bdf2288111f1839deddf1c806e4b/View/FullText.html?transitionType=Default&contextData=%28sc.Default%29https://uk.practicallaw.thomsonreuters.com/Document/I3438bdf2288111f1839deddf1c806e4b/View/FullText.html?transitionType=Default&contextData=%28sc.Default%29Thu, 26 Mar 2026 00:00:00 CDTOn 26 March 2026, the Cabinet Office published a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between it and the CMA on the operation of the National Security and Investment Act 2021. The MoU replaces a June 2022 MoU between BEIS and the CMA.https://uk.practicallaw.thomsonreuters.com/Document/I3438bdf2288111f1839deddf1c806e4b/View/FullText.html?transitionType=Default&contextData=%28sc.Default%29https://uk.practicallaw.thomsonreuters.com/Document/I43e78f9e291711f1a34ac71bb9879c27/View/FullText.html?transitionType=Default&contextData=%28sc.Default%29https://uk.practicallaw.thomsonreuters.com/Document/I43e78f9e291711f1a34ac71bb9879c27/View/FullText.html?transitionType=Default&contextData=%28sc.Default%29Thu, 26 Mar 2026 00:00:00 CDTOn 26 March 2026, Ofcom published its decisions for regulating the wholesale call termination markets (mobile and landline) between 2026 and 2031. It has also decided to revoke the End-to-End Connectivity Condition.https://uk.practicallaw.thomsonreuters.com/Document/I43e78f9e291711f1a34ac71bb9879c27/View/FullText.html?transitionType=Default&contextData=%28sc.Default%29https://uk.practicallaw.thomsonreuters.com/Document/Ia4bc9c39291211f1a34ac71bb9879c27/View/FullText.html?transitionType=Default&contextData=%28sc.Default%29https://uk.practicallaw.thomsonreuters.com/Document/Ia4bc9c39291211f1a34ac71bb9879c27/View/FullText.html?transitionType=Default&contextData=%28sc.Default%29Thu, 26 Mar 2026 00:00:00 CDTThe European Parliament (EP) plenary session, on 26 March 2026, rejected at first reading a proposed Regulation amending Regulation (EU) 2021/1232 (Interim Regulation) as regards the extension of its period of application until 3 April 2028.Regulation (EU) 2021/1232 provides for a temporary regime as regards the use of technologies by certain providers of publicly available interpersonal communications services for the purpose of combating online child sexual abuse, pending the adoption of a long-term legal framework.https://uk.practicallaw.thomsonreuters.com/Document/Ia4bc9c39291211f1a34ac71bb9879c27/View/FullText.html?transitionType=Default&contextData=%28sc.Default%29https://uk.practicallaw.thomsonreuters.com/Document/I12c910e6290b11f1839deddf1c806e4b/View/FullText.html?transitionType=Default&contextData=%28sc.Default%29https://uk.practicallaw.thomsonreuters.com/Document/I12c910e6290b11f1839deddf1c806e4b/View/FullText.html?transitionType=Default&contextData=%28sc.Default%29Thu, 26 Mar 2026 00:00:00 CDTPLC Magazine articles are available online. The April 2026 edition includes an article that may be of interest to Media & Telecoms subscribers.https://uk.practicallaw.thomsonreuters.com/Document/I12c910e6290b11f1839deddf1c806e4b/View/FullText.html?transitionType=Default&contextData=%28sc.Default%29https://uk.practicallaw.thomsonreuters.com/Document/I8809bf06282f11f1a34ac71bb9879c27/View/FullText.html?transitionType=Default&contextData=%28sc.Default%29https://uk.practicallaw.thomsonreuters.com/Document/I8809bf06282f11f1a34ac71bb9879c27/View/FullText.html?transitionType=Default&contextData=%28sc.Default%29Wed, 25 Mar 2026 00:00:00 CDTThe Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) and Ofcom have published a joint statement on the main areas of interaction between the Online Safety Act 2023 and data protection law as they relate to age assurance.https://uk.practicallaw.thomsonreuters.com/Document/I8809bf06282f11f1a34ac71bb9879c27/View/FullText.html?transitionType=Default&contextData=%28sc.Default%29https://uk.practicallaw.thomsonreuters.com/Document/Iad47acf2278e11f1839deddf1c806e4b/View/FullText.html?transitionType=Default&contextData=%28sc.Default%29https://uk.practicallaw.thomsonreuters.com/Document/Iad47acf2278e11f1839deddf1c806e4b/View/FullText.html?transitionType=Default&contextData=%28sc.Default%29Tue, 24 Mar 2026 00:00:00 CDTOfcom has published a consultation on amending its illegal harms regulatory documents and guidance under the Online Safety Act 2023.https://uk.practicallaw.thomsonreuters.com/Document/Iad47acf2278e11f1839deddf1c806e4b/View/FullText.html?transitionType=Default&contextData=%28sc.Default%29https://uk.practicallaw.thomsonreuters.com/Document/I8c19078f245711f182b7cb1210d47fc6/View/FullText.html?transitionType=Default&contextData=%28sc.Default%29https://uk.practicallaw.thomsonreuters.com/Document/I8c19078f245711f182b7cb1210d47fc6/View/FullText.html?transitionType=Default&contextData=%28sc.Default%29Mon, 23 Mar 2026 00:00:00 CDTOn 19 March 2026, the CMA launched an investigation into the fairness of early cancellation fees charged by Adobe to consumers.https://uk.practicallaw.thomsonreuters.com/Document/I8c19078f245711f182b7cb1210d47fc6/View/FullText.html?transitionType=Default&contextData=%28sc.Default%29https://uk.practicallaw.thomsonreuters.com/Document/I7095f97f19ef11f19e89beb9184c64d5/View/FullText.html?transitionType=Default&contextData=%28sc.Default%29https://uk.practicallaw.thomsonreuters.com/Document/I7095f97f19ef11f19e89beb9184c64d5/View/FullText.html?transitionType=Default&contextData=%28sc.Default%29Fri, 20 Mar 2026 00:00:00 CDTWe have published new Practice note Changes to UK cookie rules: Data (Use and Access) Act 2025.https://uk.practicallaw.thomsonreuters.com/Document/I7095f97f19ef11f19e89beb9184c64d5/View/FullText.html?transitionType=Default&contextData=%28sc.Default%29https://uk.practicallaw.thomsonreuters.com/Document/If21515fd23c211f19e89beb9184c64d5/View/FullText.html?transitionType=Default&contextData=%28sc.Default%29https://uk.practicallaw.thomsonreuters.com/Document/If21515fd23c211f19e89beb9184c64d5/View/FullText.html?transitionType=Default&contextData=%28sc.Default%29Fri, 20 Mar 2026 00:00:00 CDTIn Institutul de Istorie şi Teorie Literară „G. Călinescu” and another v HK, as heir of TB, and others (Case C‑649/23) EU:C:2026:213, the ECJ has ruled that the critical edition of a work in the public domain may be regarded as a copyright work provided it is an intellectual creation reflecting the author's personality, as an expression of their free and creative choices, and can be identified with sufficient precision and objectivity.https://uk.practicallaw.thomsonreuters.com/Document/If21515fd23c211f19e89beb9184c64d5/View/FullText.html?transitionType=Default&contextData=%28sc.Default%29https://uk.practicallaw.thomsonreuters.com/Document/Ib809d55622c111f182b7cb1210d47fc6/View/FullText.html?transitionType=Default&contextData=%28sc.Default%29https://uk.practicallaw.thomsonreuters.com/Document/Ib809d55622c111f182b7cb1210d47fc6/View/FullText.html?transitionType=Default&contextData=%28sc.Default%29Thu, 19 Mar 2026 00:00:00 CDTThe government has published a report and economic impact assessment (EIA) on copyright and AI, as required under sections 135 and 136 of the Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 (DUA Act).https://uk.practicallaw.thomsonreuters.com/Document/Ib809d55622c111f182b7cb1210d47fc6/View/FullText.html?transitionType=Default&contextData=%28sc.Default%29https://uk.practicallaw.thomsonreuters.com/Document/I18d591f3231511f19e89beb9184c64d5/View/FullText.html?transitionType=Default&contextData=%28sc.Default%29https://uk.practicallaw.thomsonreuters.com/Document/I18d591f3231511f19e89beb9184c64d5/View/FullText.html?transitionType=Default&contextData=%28sc.Default%29Thu, 19 Mar 2026 00:00:00 CDTOfcom has published its report recommending to the Secretary of State that Amazon's Alexa, Google Assistant and Apple's Siri should be designated as radio selection services.https://uk.practicallaw.thomsonreuters.com/Document/I18d591f3231511f19e89beb9184c64d5/View/FullText.html?transitionType=Default&contextData=%28sc.Default%29https://uk.practicallaw.thomsonreuters.com/Document/Ib809d5be22c111f182b7cb1210d47fc6/View/FullText.html?transitionType=Default&contextData=%28sc.Default%29https://uk.practicallaw.thomsonreuters.com/Document/Ib809d5be22c111f182b7cb1210d47fc6/View/FullText.html?transitionType=Default&contextData=%28sc.Default%29Wed, 18 Mar 2026 00:00:00 CDTIn Babbs v Information Commissioner [2026] UKFTT 389 (GRC), the First-tier Tribunal dismissed an appeal concerning Ofcom's refusal to disclose information about meetings with major technology companies prior to establishing its Illegal Content Codes of Practice under the Online Safety Act 2023 (OSA), under the Freedom of Information Act 2000 (FOIA).https://uk.practicallaw.thomsonreuters.com/Document/Ib809d5be22c111f182b7cb1210d47fc6/View/FullText.html?transitionType=Default&contextData=%28sc.Default%29https://uk.practicallaw.thomsonreuters.com/Document/Ia0690cfb213411f182b7cb1210d47fc6/View/FullText.html?transitionType=Default&contextData=%28sc.Default%29https://uk.practicallaw.thomsonreuters.com/Document/Ia0690cfb213411f182b7cb1210d47fc6/View/FullText.html?transitionType=Default&contextData=%28sc.Default%29Wed, 18 Mar 2026 00:00:00 CDTA toolkit of Practical Law resources to assist those volunteering at legal advice centres and in similar pro bono settings in England and Wales has been published.https://uk.practicallaw.thomsonreuters.com/Document/Ia0690cfb213411f182b7cb1210d47fc6/View/FullText.html?transitionType=Default&contextData=%28sc.Default%29https://uk.practicallaw.thomsonreuters.com/Document/Ia792bf8a221311f19e89beb9184c64d5/View/FullText.html?transitionType=Default&contextData=%28sc.Default%29https://uk.practicallaw.thomsonreuters.com/Document/Ia792bf8a221311f19e89beb9184c64d5/View/FullText.html?transitionType=Default&contextData=%28sc.Default%29Wed, 18 Mar 2026 00:00:00 CDTOn 17 March 2026, the government published a report on the progress made by the Online Advertising Taskforce in 2025 and its aims for 2026.https://uk.practicallaw.thomsonreuters.com/Document/Ia792bf8a221311f19e89beb9184c64d5/View/FullText.html?transitionType=Default&contextData=%28sc.Default%29https://uk.practicallaw.thomsonreuters.com/Document/Icd864e1d21df11f19e89beb9184c64d5/View/FullText.html?transitionType=Default&contextData=%28sc.Default%29https://uk.practicallaw.thomsonreuters.com/Document/Icd864e1d21df11f19e89beb9184c64d5/View/FullText.html?transitionType=Default&contextData=%28sc.Default%29Tue, 17 Mar 2026 00:00:00 CDTOfcom has published the final version of its Statement of Charging Principles for the regulatory fees it will collect under the Online Safety Act 2023.https://uk.practicallaw.thomsonreuters.com/Document/Icd864e1d21df11f19e89beb9184c64d5/View/FullText.html?transitionType=Default&contextData=%28sc.Default%29https://uk.practicallaw.thomsonreuters.com/Document/Iacf1505e212811f182b7cb1210d47fc6/View/FullText.html?transitionType=Default&contextData=%28sc.Default%29https://uk.practicallaw.thomsonreuters.com/Document/Iacf1505e212811f182b7cb1210d47fc6/View/FullText.html?transitionType=Default&contextData=%28sc.Default%29Tue, 17 Mar 2026 00:00:00 CDTIn Tax Policy Associates Ltd v Kamal [2026] EWHC 551 (KB), the High Court struck out parts of a libel and malicious falsehood claim and granted summary judgment to the defendants, also declaring the claim to be a statutory strategic litigation against public participation (SLAPP) under section 195 of the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023.https://uk.practicallaw.thomsonreuters.com/Document/Iacf1505e212811f182b7cb1210d47fc6/View/FullText.html?transitionType=Default&contextData=%28sc.Default%29https://uk.practicallaw.thomsonreuters.com/Document/I45e1e22c20ef11f19e89beb9184c64d5/View/FullText.html?transitionType=Default&contextData=%28sc.Default%29https://uk.practicallaw.thomsonreuters.com/Document/I45e1e22c20ef11f19e89beb9184c64d5/View/FullText.html?transitionType=Default&contextData=%28sc.Default%29Tue, 17 Mar 2026 00:00:00 CDTOn 11 March 2026, the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 (Commencement No 3 and Transitional Provisions) Regulations 2026 (SI 2026/284) were made. The Regulations commence the new regime for consumer alternative dispute resolution under the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 with effect from 6 April 2026.https://uk.practicallaw.thomsonreuters.com/Document/I45e1e22c20ef11f19e89beb9184c64d5/View/FullText.html?transitionType=Default&contextData=%28sc.Default%29https://uk.practicallaw.thomsonreuters.com/Document/I8b1d9cfe216611f182b7cb1210d47fc6/View/FullText.html?transitionType=Default&contextData=%28sc.Default%29https://uk.practicallaw.thomsonreuters.com/Document/I8b1d9cfe216611f182b7cb1210d47fc6/View/FullText.html?transitionType=Default&contextData=%28sc.Default%29Tue, 17 Mar 2026 00:00:00 CDTThe Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) has published a policy paper on its approach to improving media literacy and the first steps towards a safe, informed digital nation.https://uk.practicallaw.thomsonreuters.com/Document/I8b1d9cfe216611f182b7cb1210d47fc6/View/FullText.html?transitionType=Default&contextData=%28sc.Default%29https://uk.practicallaw.thomsonreuters.com/Document/Icec821de21e711f182b7cb1210d47fc6/View/FullText.html?transitionType=Default&contextData=%28sc.Default%29https://uk.practicallaw.thomsonreuters.com/Document/Icec821de21e711f182b7cb1210d47fc6/View/FullText.html?transitionType=Default&contextData=%28sc.Default%29Tue, 17 Mar 2026 00:00:00 CDTThe government has made the Online Safety (CSEA Content Reporting by Regulated User-to-User Service Providers) Regulations 2026 (SI 2026/268) to require user-to-user (U2U) services to report child sexual exploitation and abuse (CSEA) content to the National Crime Agency (NCA).https://uk.practicallaw.thomsonreuters.com/Document/Icec821de21e711f182b7cb1210d47fc6/View/FullText.html?transitionType=Default&contextData=%28sc.Default%29https://uk.practicallaw.thomsonreuters.com/Document/Icd85fd5d21df11f19e89beb9184c64d5/View/FullText.html?transitionType=Default&contextData=%28sc.Default%29https://uk.practicallaw.thomsonreuters.com/Document/Icd85fd5d21df11f19e89beb9184c64d5/View/FullText.html?transitionType=Default&contextData=%28sc.Default%29Tue, 17 Mar 2026 00:00:00 CDTOn 17 March 2026, Ofcom published a statement setting out its decisions on its Telecoms Access Review 2026, which sets the regulation for the UK fixed telecoms markets from 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2031.https://uk.practicallaw.thomsonreuters.com/Document/Icd85fd5d21df11f19e89beb9184c64d5/View/FullText.html?transitionType=Default&contextData=%28sc.Default%29https://uk.practicallaw.thomsonreuters.com/Document/I883f12af21e411f19e89beb9184c64d5/View/FullText.html?transitionType=Default&contextData=%28sc.Default%29https://uk.practicallaw.thomsonreuters.com/Document/I883f12af21e411f19e89beb9184c64d5/View/FullText.html?transitionType=Default&contextData=%28sc.Default%29Tue, 17 Mar 2026 00:00:00 CDTThe Culture, Media and Sport Committee is inviting submissions on the future of the BBC as part of an inquiry into the Charter Review.https://uk.practicallaw.thomsonreuters.com/Document/I883f12af21e411f19e89beb9184c64d5/View/FullText.html?transitionType=Default&contextData=%28sc.Default%29https://uk.practicallaw.thomsonreuters.com/Document/I3097474e1ee511f182b7cb1210d47fc6/View/FullText.html?transitionType=Default&contextData=%28sc.Default%29https://uk.practicallaw.thomsonreuters.com/Document/I3097474e1ee511f182b7cb1210d47fc6/View/FullText.html?transitionType=Default&contextData=%28sc.Default%29Fri, 13 Mar 2026 00:00:00 CDTThe European Commission has announced that the gatekeepers designated under the Digital Markets Act (DMA) on 6 September 2023 (Alphabet, Amazon, Apple, ByteDance, Meta and Microsoft) have submitted their annual updated reports on their compliance measures under the DMA.https://uk.practicallaw.thomsonreuters.com/Document/I3097474e1ee511f182b7cb1210d47fc6/View/FullText.html?transitionType=Default&contextData=%28sc.Default%29https://uk.practicallaw.thomsonreuters.com/Document/I2e73aeae1e2211f19e89beb9184c64d5/View/FullText.html?transitionType=Default&contextData=%28sc.Default%29https://uk.practicallaw.thomsonreuters.com/Document/I2e73aeae1e2211f19e89beb9184c64d5/View/FullText.html?transitionType=Default&contextData=%28sc.Default%29Fri, 13 Mar 2026 00:00:00 CDTIn Hassan-Soudey (aka Hamilton) and others v Siniakovich [2026] EWCA Civ 215, the Court of Appeal has confirmed that an action is brought for limitation purposes when the claim form is first delivered to the court office, even if the appropriate fee has not been paid in full and the court office legitimately refuses to issue it, or, if filed electronically, it fails the acceptance process for the same reason.https://uk.practicallaw.thomsonreuters.com/Document/I2e73aeae1e2211f19e89beb9184c64d5/View/FullText.html?transitionType=Default&contextData=%28sc.Default%29