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Digital regulation

15 September 2021
Issue: 7948 / Categories: Legal News , Technology
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The Communications and Digital Committee has launched an inquiry into digital regulation

Currently, more than 12 regulators have a remit governing the digital world, and the committee has previously recommended a central regulator be established, with a horizon-scanning role to assess gaps and make recommendations.

Views are sought on regulators’ horizon scanning and potential improvements, co-operation with international partners and what lessons can be learned from other countries, by 22 October. Committee chair Lord Gilbert said: ‘We want to investigate the effectiveness of digital regulation at a time when regulators are expected to take on new powers.

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Issue: 7948 / Categories: Legal News , Technology
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