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  13/09/2024

  United Kingdom

  Data Centres officially designated as “Critical National In­fras­truc­ture” – the first CNI designation in nearly a decade

  Summary 12 September 2024 was an important milestone for the UK’s digital future as the UK government has officially designated data centres, which store a substantial portion of the nation’s data, as ‘Critical National Infrastructure’.Designation of data centres as Critical National Infrastructure (CNI)This is a significant decision which acknowledges the key role and fundamental importance that data centres now play in today’s digital economy and modern-day life where the use of AI is growing exponentially.  Data centres are the central nervous system of...

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  01/08/2024

  United Kingdom

  Significant Electronic Communications Code decision on terms of telecoms lease

  Summary  The Upper Tribunal has delivered a significant decision on the terms of a lease renewal of a greenfield telecommunications site under the Electronic Communications Code. In particular, in deciding the terms of a landlord’s break right the Tribunal determined that proof of the relevant intention to redevelop was required only at the time any dispute was heard by the Tribunal, and not when notice was given to terminate the lease. The Tribunal’s determination relating to the amount of rent under the lease is also significant since it is the latest in a line of decisions applying...

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  07/06/2024

  United Kingdom

  Success for site provider as Upper Tribunal confirms Paragraph 40(8) of the Code is not “Last Chance Saloon”

  In November 2023, we shared our thoughts on the First-Tier Tribunal (“FTT”) decision in On Tower UK Limited v Gravesham Borough Council, in which it was held that an operator could seek an order imposing a new Code agreement under Part 4 of the Electronic Communications Code even where it had failed to successfully renew its lease of the same site under Part 2 of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954. In a decision which will be welcomed by the site provider community, the Upper Tribunal (“UT”) has now reversed the FTT’s initial findings on appeal – see the full UT...

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  04/06/2024

  Suisse

  Upcoming new Law on the Protection of Youth in Films and Video Games in Switzerland

  1. IntroductionIn September 2022, the Federal Act on the Protection of Minors in the Area of Films and Video Games (JSFVG) was passed. In view of recent technological advances, such as online streaming and digital distribution platforms, and in connection with these respective evolving consumption patterns, this law aims to improve the protection of minors from potentially harmful content in films and video games, such as explicit violence, sexual content and intimidating scenes, which could negatively influence their development. Following the law's passage, the consultation period for the accompanying...

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  22/05/2024

  Europe

  The EU Gigabit Infrastructure Act: Faster, Cheaper and Simpler Rollout of High-Speed Networks

  The EU Gigabit Infrastructure Act (GIA), which is set to become law after a political agreement reached in February 2024, responds to the ever-growing need for faster, more reliable, data-intensive connectivity in Europe. The key purpose of the GIA is to replace the 2014 Broadband Cost Reduction Directive and to facilitate the rollout of very high-capacity networks (VHCN) by addressing identified roadblocks such as expensive and complex procedures for network deployment. It is part of the EU’s wider goal of deploying gigabit-capable infrastructure across the EU by 2030.Main Objectives...

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  18/04/2024

  APAC region

  Top developments and predictions in the Technology, Media and Communications sector in Asia-Pacific

  We look back at the top developments over the last 12 months in the technology, media and communications (TMC) sector and we look to the future with our top predictions for the coming year for businesses operating across the Asia-Pacific region, specifically in mainland China, Hong Kong and Singapore.Over the last year, mainland China, Hong Kong and Singapore demonstrated their commitment to fostering a secure and innovative digital landscape by introducing a range of new regulations and measures. From cross-border personal information transfer and artificial intelligence service management to...

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