In the midst of the post-truth and disinformation era, public institutions and the main online platforms have taken on the
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Social networks and freedom of speech: new chapter in a series with many seasons
A few days ago, following the events at the US Capitol and the comments made by Donald Trump, several social
Read MoreThe European Union presents its new cybersecurity strategy
On December 16, 2020, the European Commission and the EU’s High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy presented a
Read MoreNational AI Strategy
On Wednesday December 2, the Spanish government presented the National Artificial Intelligence (AI) Strategy (“NAIS”), part of Digital Spain 2025,
Read MoreInformation society services and administrative license requirement: judgment of the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU ) in the Star Taxi App case
In its judgment of December 3, the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) again examined the question of
Read MorePublic consultation on the first version of the Charter of Digital Rights
The government has published a first version or draft of the Charter of Digital Rights (the “Charter”), jointly prepared with
Read MoreThe National Security Council adopts the Action Procedure to Tackle Disinformation
One of the most controversial and widely-criticized news items in recent weeks was the National Security Council’s adoption of the
Read MoreNew Trust Services for Electronic Transactions Act passed, repealing the Electronic Signature Act 59/2003
On Wednesday November 11, 2020, the Spanish Parliament passed Spanish Act 6/2020 regulating certain aspects of electronic trust services (the
Read MoreCongress passes a non-legislative proposal to fight hate and violence speech online
On October 27, the Spanish Congress passed a non-legislative proposal (the “Proposal”) to fight any contents inciting hatred and violence
Read MoreNews on electronic identification by video
Royal Decree Law 28/2020, of September 22, on Remote Working, which we have discussed in other posts, included an amendment
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