Elisabetta Righini, Author at Data Matters Privacy Blog

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Entries by Elisabetta Righini

01 08 '25

EU Consults on Digital Fairness Act: Big Changes Ahead for Consumer-Facing Platforms

August 1, 2025/in Consumer Protection, Digital Regulation, EU, International, Policy/by Elisabetta Righini

The European Commission (Commission) has launched a public consultation on a proposed new law — the Digital Fairness Act (DFA) — aimed at strengthening consumer protection in digital markets. The goal is […]

11 04 '25

EU Commission Publishes AI Continent Action Plan and Seeks Input

April 11, 2025/in AI, EU, International, Policy/by Elisabetta Righini

On April 9, 2025 the European Commission adopted a communication on the so-called AI Continent Action Plan – its strategy to shape the next phase of AI development in Europe, […]

09 04 '25

New UK Consumer Rules Herald Stricter Enforcement and Significant Fines

April 9, 2025/in AI, Competition, Consumer Protection, Enforcement, International, Online Privacy, Policy/by Elisabetta Righini

Consumer protection is rising to the top of the regulatory agenda worldwide. The UK consumer protection regime is undergoing a major shift: The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) now has […]