Emily Barwell

Photo: Samuel Corum/Getty Images A recent US Supreme Court ruling has introduced new legal uncertainty into the independence of the US Federal Trade Commission (FTC). While the decision does not itself invalidate transatlantic transfer mechanisms, it materially strengthens arguments that one of their foundational assumptions – independent oversight – may be weakened. Given the FTC’s role Data, Data privacy, EU, EU-US Data Privacy Framework, FTC, Industry, Personal data, Technology, UK, US Content

A recent US Supreme Court ruling has introduced new legal uncertainty into the independence of the US Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”). While the decision does not itself invalidate transatlantic transfer mechanisms, it materially strengthens arguments that one of their foundational assumptions i.e. independent oversight, may be weakened.

The EU Accessibility Act will improve accessibility for millions of Europeans in the physical and digital world, requiring companies to put in place a range of accessibility measures. Businesses need to get ready for compliance as soon as possible. The EU Accessibility Act at a glance Envision talking e-books, a wireless connection to hearing aids on a new tablet, or ensuring an online shop has assistive technology such as speech recognition software or screen readers.