Caught in the Crossfire: Wikipedia and the UK’s Online Safety Crackdown
In our previous article, we examined the U.K.’s Online Safety Act (OSA), which has faced significant criticism for its broad categorisation framework that potentially captures platforms beyond its intended scope, mandatory identity verification requirements that risk undermining user privacy, and the imposition of disproportionate compliance burdens on diverse online services. On 11 August 2025, the […]
How is Biometric Data Protected Under Indian Law?
Introduction Biometric data, including fingerprints, facial scans, and voiceprints, plays an increasingly prominent role in modern security and authentication systems because it offers ease and seamlessness. A broad range of organisations collect or process biometric data. Financial institutions use it for secure logins or transaction approvals. E-commerce platforms use it to enable faster checkout processes. […]
The ADGM’s New Cyber Risk Management Framework: A Closer Look
On July 29, 2025, the Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA) of the Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) announced amendments to its regulatory framework on cyber risk management, effective January 31, 2026. The framework requires authorised persons (persons who are allowed to conduct financial activities under the General Rulebook of FSRA) to establish and maintain comprehensive […]
The UK’s Online Safety Act: Protection or Overreach?
On April 24, 2025, the UK’s Office of Communications (Ofcom) published the ‘Protection of Children Codes of Practice’, implementing Part 3 of the Online Safety Act. This framework imposed new obligations on digital platforms accessible within the UK, with a compliance deadline of July 24, 2025. Following implementation, platforms began restricting access to UK users, […]
Free Access to Fair Access: The Shift Toward Paid Web Crawling
On 1st July, 2025, Cloudflare, a network services and cybersecurity company announced a pay-per-crawl tool that blocks AI crawling on websites by default while allowing site owners to set micropayment rates for authorized access. This development could reshape the economic relationship between content publishers and AI companies as traditional web traffic models face mounting pressure […]
Healthtech Startups Take on Epic: A Closer Look
Particle Health and CureIS, two healthtech startups have recently filed lawsuits against Epic Systems, the largest provider of electronic health record (EHR) systems in the United States. Epic, known for supplying EHR software to major hospitals and healthcare providers across the country, is being accused of engaging in anticompetitive conduct that allegedly stifles innovation and […]
The Trump Administration Vs European Tech Legislation: A Closer Look – Part IV
Introduction EU regulations have imposed fines totalling €1.2 billion on U.S. tech companies in 2025 alone. These include €200 million against Meta, €500 million against Apple, and €530 million against TikTok. Furthermore, companies face substantial compliance costs and significant penalty exposure. As a result, US tech firms have had to undertake major operational overhauls including in […]
Germany’s Deepseek Demand: A Closer Look at Data Transfer Concerns
Introduction On June 27, 2025, Germany’s data protection commissioner, Meike Kamp, took a significant step by requesting that Apple and Google remove the Chinese AI app DeepSeek from their app stores in Germany. This action stems from concerns that DeepSeek is unlawfully transferring user data to China, violating the European Union’s stringent data protection regulations. […]
The Trump Administration Vs European Tech Legislation: A Closer Look – Part III
Introduction On June 27, 2025, President Trump suspended trade negotiations with Canada. This action targeted Canada’s proposed Digital Services Tax. President Trump characterized this tax as an attack on American innovation. Furthermore, he threatened retaliatory tariffs in response. This dispute reflects a broader strategic pattern, with the Trump administration viewing international digital regulations not as […]
The Trump Administration vs European Tech Legislation: A Closer Look – Part II
In Part 1, we analysed the EU’s early regulatory efforts in the 2010s to curb US tech giants’ dominance through privacy and antitrust laws, setting the stage for transatlantic tensions. In this part, Ronin Legal traces the EU’s evolving tech regulations from 2020 onward, examining the Digital Markets Act (DMA), Digital Services Act (DSA), digital […]
