ArticleThe Digital Single Market Top Priority For EUCreating a Digital Single Market is one of the ten priorities of the EU President-elect Jean-Claude Juncker.European UnionInternational LawGVZH Advocates
ArticleA Brief Overview Of The EU Electronic Communications CodeOn 17th December 2018, Directive 2018/1972 of the European Parliament and Council establishing the European Electronic Communications Code (the 'EECC') was published and it entered into...European UnionMedia, Telecoms, IT, EntertainmentMamo TCV Advocates
ArticleEuropean Parliament Shoots Down Amendments Protecting Net NeutralityIn a vote that took place on the 27th of October, the European Parliament has rejected a number of legal amendments to the proposed net neutrality bill.European UnionMedia, Telecoms, IT, EntertainmentGVZH Advocates
ArticleOverhaul Aimed At Making All Media Equally Available Throughout EuropeThe European Union has recently unveiled a planned reform for the 28 Member State’s digital market aimed at boosting ecommerce and overhauling Europe’s telecoms market.European UnionMedia, Telecoms, IT, EntertainmentGVZH Advocates
ArticleDo Not Forget About The ‘Right To Be Forgotten'Last year, European citizens were granted the right to submit a request to Google for the delisting of personal information deemed to be harmful, out of date or irrelevant, through a ruling issued by the European Court of Justice.European UnionPrivacyGVZH Advocates
ArticleMFSA Policies On Online Forex And Binary Options TradingThe Notices set out the criteria that will be applied by the MFSA in assessing the licence applications of entities that would like to carry out either online forex or binary options trading respectively.MaltaFinance and BankingMFSA – Malta Financial Services Authority
VideoMalta Digital Nomad Residence Permit (Video)Malta started welcoming digital nomads through the Nomad Residence Permit since 2021 and it has become nowadays a very popular location in Europe for nomads who are able to work remotely whilst...MaltaImmigrationSciberras Advocates
ArticleGoogle Offers Copyright Support To YouTube UsersGoogle has recently stated that it intends on offering legal support to certain content creators who upload videos on YouTube and are subsequently stuck with copyright claims.MaltaIntellectual PropertyGVZH Advocates
ArticleNew Website For Melita Data CentreMelita Data Centre, Malta's only purpose-built facility, has launched a new website dedicated to its co-location, hosting and connectivity services.MaltaMedia, Telecoms, IT, EntertainmentFinance Malta
ArticleTelecoms Giant Signs Agreement With Malta To Test 5GThe Maltese Government and telecommunications giant Huawei have signed a Memorandum of Understanding.MaltaMedia, Telecoms, IT, EntertainmentCSB Group
ArticleGoogle's ‘Right To Be Forgotten' Is Far From ForgottenCNIL, France's data regulator, has officially stated that Google may find itself facing sanctions if it fails to comply with last year's ruling of the European Court of Justice within the stipulated 15-day time frame.European UnionPrivacyCSB Group
ArticleStrengthening Consumer Rights In Light Of The New Directive On Travel PackageThe new directive on Travel Package has been recently passed by the European Parliament in light of new traveling and bookings trends.European UnionConsumer ProtectionGVZH Advocates
ArticleConsumer Law Update: New ‘Right To Withdraw’ Function Requirements Now In Force In MaltaOn 19th June 2026, the Consumer Rights (Amendment) Regulations, 2026 (hereinafter the “Amendments”), entered into force in Malta, transposing Directive 2023/2673 into Maltese law and introducing new requirements... MaltaConsumer ProtectionMamo TCV Advocates
ArticleMFSA Issues Rules On Security Of Internet Payments Of Credit, Payment And Electronic Money InstitutionsThe rules establish a set of minimum requirements in the field of security internet payments, in line with the Payment Services Directive (Directive 2007/64/EC).MaltaFinance and BankingGVZH Advocates
ArticleOracle vs Google – Software Copyright CaseThe US Court of Appeals ruled last Monday the 12th of May that software source code can qualify for copyright protection in certain circumstances.MaltaIntellectual PropertyGVZH Advocates
ArticlePublic ServicesFor 20+ Maltese public services, this project sought to analyse and subsequently recommend end-to-end Digital Transformation initiatives and recommendations that achieve...MaltaPrivacyKPMG Malta
ArticleGoogle In Court Dispute Over ‘Anticompetitive' Search AbuseGoogle has been sued by Streetmap, which is a UK-based internet mapping company, over alleged conduct that led to ‘dramatic loss of traffic'.European UnionAntitrust/Competition LawGVZH Advocates
ArticleIs Apple In Breach Of EU Consumer Rights Law?On the 13th May 2014 the Norwegian Consumer Council lodged a complaint against Apple with Norway’s Consumer Ombudsman.European UnionConsumer ProtectionGVZH Advocates
ArticlePoland's Top Court Rules On The Compatibility Of The Polish Gambling Act With European Union LawIn Judgments made in May 2022 (case file: II GSK 1828/1 and June 2022 (case file: II GSK 1974/18) the NSA laid out its interpretation of the provisions of the Treaty on the Functioning...European UnionMedia, Telecoms, IT, EntertainmentWH Partners
ArticleThe EU Wants To Foster Entrepreneurial Culture To Drive Business And Economic GrowthThe European Union has directed its attention towards fostering an entrepreneurial culture across the region.MaltaConsumer ProtectionCSB Group