Levelling Up: The Video Games Industry’s Journey Through the Ever-Evolving Maze of EU Policy
Like a shiny treasure chest drawing attention in an epic quest, the gaming industry has held the gaze of European Union (EU) institutions over the last five years. Various initiatives have underscored the value of video games as cultural products and recognised the industry’s economic impact. Moreover, European developers continue to benefit from increasing EU […]
Consumer protection in the digital age – Focus #4: Virtual Currencies
On 1 December 2022, FTI Consulting EU, and I-Com (the Institute for Competitiveness) will host the roundtable “Protecting EU consumers in the digital age” to discuss the Commission’s “Digital fairness – fitness check on EU consumer law” initiative. The fitness check will evaluate three fundamental pieces of EU consumer policy legislation: the Unfair Commercial Practices […]
Consumer protection in the digital age – Focus #3: Influencer Marketing
On 1 December 2022, FTI Consulting EU, and I-Com (the Institute for Competitiveness) will host the roundtable “Protecting EU consumers in the digital age” to discuss the Commission’s “Digital fairness – fitness check on EU consumer law” initiative. The fitness check will evaluate three fundamental pieces of EU consumer policy legislation: the Unfair Commercial Practices […]
Consumer protection in the digital age – Focus #2: AI & Chatbots
On 1 December 2022, FTI Consulting, and I-Com (the Institute for Competitiveness) will host the roundtable “Protecting EU consumers in the digital age” to discuss the Commission’s “Digital fairness – fitness check on EU consumer law” initiative. The fitness check will evaluate three fundamental pieces of EU consumer policy legislation: the Unfair Commercial Practices Directive […]
Consumer protection in the digital age – Focus #1: Dark Patterns
On 1 December 2022, FTI Consulting Brussels and The Institute for Competitiveness (I-Com) will host the roundtable “Protecting EU consumers in the digital age” to discuss the Commission’s “Digital fairness – fitness check on EU Consumer Law” initiative. The fitness check will evaluate three fundamental pieces of EU consumer policy legislation: the Unfair Commercial Practices […]
ONLINE LIABILITY across the world
The appetite to develop new regulatory approaches to tackle online threats is growing around the world. In view of the borderless nature of the Internet and the emergence of new forms of risks and challenges in the online ecosystem, FTI Consulting experts from offices in Brussels, Washington D.C., Berlin, Paris, London and Tokyo have worked […]
Out of Crisis, a Way Forward: What is the Impact of COVID-19 on Europe’s Digital Priorities?
Since the COVID-19 pandemic swept across the continent, European industries have been left with a multitude of unprecedented challenges to tackle and address. It has created steep and immediate changes in consumer behaviour and business practices – pushing firms to digitalise to survive. In its efforts to weather the crisis and build a more resilient, […]
Connected Cars: Data Processors in Motion
With vast amounts of (often sensitive) information constantly processed by increasingly more advanced models, connected cars and data handling are firmly on the radar of EU legislators. While GDPR already provides the foundation for the sharing of personal data, new provisions related to connected cars are likely to provide additional guidance for this rapidly-evolving sector. […]
Digital Services Act: Europe Seeks to Determine Global Platform Rules
2020 will be a year of hitherto unprecedented upheaval for tech companies and web platforms, and time to have a say on what content regulation will look like is running out fast. In the second half of 2020, the European Commission will overhaul rules governing Internet service providers including search, cloud services and social media […]
Digital Ones to Watch: Trends on the EU Agenda
The last five years were all about the EU acknowledging global digital transformation with its flagship Digital Single Market initiative. Standards were set or reviewed for data, platforms, copyright, telecoms, broadcasting and much more. If 2019 is the year of change due to EU elections, 2020 will be the year of impact. The new European […]
Artificial Intelligence: Success Dependent on More Creative and Innovative Collaboration
Governments and companies around the world are investing heavily in Artificial Intelligence (AI), recognising its disruptive potential for businesses and the economy. Although this phenomenon is often considered an ‘arms race’ or a competition between nation-states to dominate the industry, this paradigm tends to overlook the value of collaboration. FTI Consulting’s AI Task Force looks […]
ePrivacy: We Are Watching You…!
ePrivacy regulation could have a significant impact on the digital economy. Following on from last year’s GDPR, the EU has recently shifted its attention to new privacy rules for electronic communications. Any new laws will be EU wide, could set a new global standard and may involve the stricter regulation of cookies, Internet of Things […]
What new policies could arise from Europe’s new ethics guidelines for Artificial Intelligence?
Earlier this week the EU published its new ethics guidelines for trustworthy artificial intelligence (AI), ten months after the European Commission created its high-level expert group to look into the issue. In this snapshot Victoria de Posson at FTI Consulting Brussels looks at what future EU policy initiatives might arise as a consequence. Please download […]
The EU’s Technology Legislative Agenda in 2019
Europe has already brought you GDPR – but much more business-impacting regulation is just around the corner.