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Short-term rental regulation could lead to fragmentation and legal uncertainty for platforms

Written by Gabriel Kobus on 31 Jan 2023

Short-term rental regulation could lead to fragmentation and legal uncertainty for platforms

The Swedish Presidency’s Programme – for a greener, safer, freer Europe

Written by Gabriel Kobus on 20 Jan 2023

The Swedish Presidency’s Programme – for a greener, safer, freer Europe

AI Liability Directive: liability rules in the digital age

Written by Bianca Filipoiu on 15 Dec 2022

AI Liability Directive: liability rules in the digital age

What the UK's Autumn Statement means for the tech sector

Written by Matthew Niblett on 17 Nov 2022

What the UK's Autumn Statement means for the tech sector

What will Rishi Sunak’s premiership mean for UK tech policy?

Written by Pia Doering on 25 Oct 2022

What will Rishi Sunak’s premiership mean for UK tech policy?

Digital Markets Act: EU closes in on Big Tech

Written by Shane Cumberton on 12 Oct 2022

Digital Markets Act: EU closes in on Big Tech

What a Liz Truss premiership will mean for UK tech policy

Written by Alex Rennie on 05 Sep 2022

What a Liz Truss premiership will mean for UK tech policy

What next for the Online Safety Bill?

Written by Matthew Niblett on 25 Jul 2022

What next for the Online Safety Bill?

America and Europe remain far apart on Big Tech Regulation

Written by Shane Cumberton on 24 May 2022

America and Europe remain far apart on Big Tech Regulation

What the 2022 Queen’s Speech means for tech policy in the UK

Written by Alex Rennie on 11 May 2022

What the 2022 Queen’s Speech means for tech policy in the UK

Inline Policy briefings: The Digital Services Act

Written by Giulia Iop on 03 May 2022

Inline Policy briefings: The Digital Services Act

Green and digital road transport: Where does the EU stand?

Written by Fabio Barbero on 31 Mar 2022

Green and digital road transport: Where does the EU stand?

Who are the UK's digital regulators?

Written by Matthew Niblett on 10 Mar 2022

Who are the UK's digital regulators?

Eight steps the Government is taking to turn the UK into a global services, digital and data hub

Written by Alex Rennie on 03 Mar 2022

Eight steps the Government is taking to turn the UK into a global services, digital and data hub

Regulating the data economy (Part II): how will the Data Act regulate government access to data?

Written by Angeliki Tsanta on 03 Feb 2022

Regulating the data economy (Part II): how will the Data Act regulate government access to data?

Regulating data sharing (Part I) – How will the EU Data Act impact your business?

Written by Fabio Barbero on 27 Jan 2022

Regulating data sharing (Part I) – How will the EU Data Act impact your business?

Is transparency the key for turning AI into a force for good?

Written by Pia Doering on 20 Jan 2022

Is transparency the key for turning AI into a force for good?

Digital Services Act: EU institutions seek to tighten rules for online players

Written by Mathilde Quembre on 13 Jan 2022

Digital Services Act: EU institutions seek to tighten rules for online players

What do the UK’s cybersecurity plans mean for companies?

Written by Hannah Fuchs on 20 Dec 2021

What do the UK’s cybersecurity plans mean for companies?

EU-US Trade and Technology Council: new global tech superpower or just another talking shop?

Written by Shane Cumberton on 03 Dec 2021

EU-US Trade and Technology Council: new global tech superpower or just another talking shop?

Is the UK charging towards an electric vehicle future, or stuck in the slow lane?

Written by Matthew Niblett on 26 Nov 2021

Is the UK charging towards an electric vehicle future, or stuck in the slow lane?

Regulating short-term rentals: the case for an EU-level intervention

Written by Angeliki Tsanta on 17 Nov 2021

Regulating short-term rentals: the case for an EU-level intervention

Reviewing cyber resilience: how will the NIS 2 Directive impact EU businesses?

Written by Fabio Barbero on 21 Jul 2021

Reviewing cyber resilience: how will the NIS 2 Directive impact EU businesses?

UK Government funding helps tech sector boost wind energy

Written by Hannah Fuchs on 02 Jul 2021

UK Government funding helps tech sector boost wind energy

The Online Safety Bill: what’s next and key areas for debate

Written by Nicolette Stickland on 23 Jun 2021

The Online Safety Bill: what’s next and key areas for debate

What will business taxation look like in 2030?

Written by Mathilde Quembre on 07 Jun 2021

What will business taxation look like in 2030?

Cybersecurity of consumer smart devices takes centre stage post-pandemic

Written by Alex Rennie on 03 Jun 2021

Cybersecurity of consumer smart devices takes centre stage post-pandemic

The Commission's 2030 Digital Compass: can it deliver and secure a future for Europe in the global digital economy?

Written by Aymeric Leruste on 19 May 2021

The Commission's 2030 Digital Compass: can it deliver and secure a future for Europe in the global digital economy?

One year on: reviewing the impact of COVID-19 on the tech industry

Written by Garrick Long on 17 May 2021

One year on: reviewing the impact of COVID-19 on the tech industry

Local elections 2021: red wall versus blue wall?

Written by Matthew Niblett on 10 May 2021

Local elections 2021: red wall versus blue wall?

UK and EU race towards regulating digital markets: who is winning?

Written by Alessandra Venier on 24 Feb 2021

UK and EU race towards regulating digital markets: who is winning?

Are we seeing the emergence of a new gig economy in Europe?

Written by Matthew Niblett on 10 Feb 2021

Are we seeing the emergence of a new gig economy in Europe?

What to expect from Europe’s new regulations on digital services

Written by Giulia Iop on 07 Dec 2020

What to expect from Europe’s new regulations on digital services

What does the New Consumer Agenda mean for the tech sector?

Written by Owain Richards on 03 Dec 2020

What does the New Consumer Agenda mean for the tech sector?

Nine European policy initiatives for the tech sector in December 2020

Written by Angeliki Tsanta on 02 Dec 2020

Nine European policy initiatives for the tech sector in December 2020

Online advertising: the next regulatory turf war?

Written by Megan Stagman on 27 Nov 2020

Online advertising: the next regulatory turf war?

How will Californians' rejection of Assembly Bill 5 impact the gig economy in Europe?

Written by Matthew Niblett on 17 Nov 2020

How will Californians' rejection of Assembly Bill 5 impact the gig economy in Europe?

The future of the seamless traveller journey is now

Written by Elena Riva on 04 Nov 2020

The future of the seamless traveller journey is now

How countries are tackling market dominance by big tech ‘gatekeepers’

Written by Beata Fogarasi on 29 Oct 2020

How countries are tackling market dominance by big tech ‘gatekeepers’

What's next for international data transfers, post-Schrems II?

Written by Angeliki Tsanta on 22 Oct 2020

What's next for international data transfers, post-Schrems II?

Future of Transport: Winners and losers from COVID-19 lockdowns

Written by Matthew Niblett on 28 Sep 2020

Future of Transport: Winners and losers from COVID-19 lockdowns

Five things to know about the European Competition Toolbox

Written by Beata Fogarasi on 21 Sep 2020

Five things to know about the European Competition Toolbox

Platforms’ actions against hate speech

Written by Alessandra Venier on 14 Sep 2020

Platforms’ actions against hate speech

What’s next for the digital marketing sector, post-GDPR?

Written by Megan Stagman on 09 Sep 2020

What’s next for the digital marketing sector, post-GDPR?

Exploring the regulatory and legislative landscape for IoT devices

Written by Alex Rennie on 03 Sep 2020

Exploring the regulatory and legislative landscape for IoT devices

Introducing the Product Liability Directive (Part II): what about AI?

Written by Giulia Iop on 26 Aug 2020

Introducing the Product Liability Directive (Part II): what about AI?

Introducing the Product Liability Directive (Part I)

Written by Owain Richards on 19 Aug 2020

Introducing the Product Liability Directive (Part I)

5G rollout in Europe: what lies ahead?

Written by Elena Riva on 12 Aug 2020

5G rollout in Europe: what lies ahead?

Government must take a holistic view of XR beyond just gaming

Written by Megan Stagman on 24 Jun 2020

Government must take a holistic view of XR beyond just gaming

The difficult road to green transportation

Written by Beata Fogarasi on 18 Jun 2020

The difficult road to green transportation

COVID-19: a turning point for online content regulation in the UK?

Written by Alessandra Venier on 10 Jun 2020

COVID-19: a turning point for online content regulation in the UK?

Covid-19 and data privacy pits European governments against US tech once again

Written by Alex Rennie on 03 Jun 2020

Covid-19 and data privacy pits European governments against US tech once again

Understanding the EU technical regulation notification procedure

Written by Owain Richards on 20 May 2020

Understanding the EU technical regulation notification procedure

COVID-19 will force governments to show their hands on the gig economy

Written by Matthew Niblett on 06 May 2020

COVID-19 will force governments to show their hands on the gig economy

Five tech sector winners from COVID-19

Written by Giulia Iop on 30 Apr 2020

Five tech sector winners from COVID-19

The copyright directive is a warning signal for Europe’s AI ambitions

Written by Elena Riva on 15 Apr 2020

The copyright directive is a warning signal for Europe’s AI ambitions

The (uncomfortable) rise of workforce analytics

Written by Alessandra Venier on 27 Mar 2020

The (uncomfortable) rise of workforce analytics

Why a European AB5 is still some way off

Written by Matthew Niblett on 06 Mar 2020

Why a European AB5 is still some way off

Consumer protection legislation in the connected future

Written by Alex Rennie on 02 Mar 2020

Consumer protection legislation in the connected future

The geopolitics of standards-setting

Written by Megan Stagman on 11 Feb 2020

The geopolitics of standards-setting

Transport tech: friend or foe to the green agenda?

Written by Matthew Niblett on 30 Jan 2020

Transport tech: friend or foe to the green agenda?

Does the EU need a new framework to regulate AI?

Written by Giulia Iop on 24 Jan 2020

Does the EU need a new framework to regulate AI?

The politicisation of technology regulation: four drivers that will shape 2020

Written by Olaf Cramme on 16 Jan 2020

The politicisation of technology regulation: four drivers that will shape 2020

Tech regulation: will the UK go it alone after Brexit?

Written by Olaf Cramme on 02 Dec 2019

Tech regulation: will the UK go it alone after Brexit?

Inline’s at-a-glance guide to the 2019 election

Written by Matthew Niblett on 02 Dec 2019

Inline’s at-a-glance guide to the 2019 election

UK General Election 2019: Business risks are substantial, whichever way you look

Written by Shomik Panda on 19 Nov 2019

UK General Election 2019: Business risks are substantial, whichever way you look

Mobility-as-a-Service in Europe: A Policy Analysis

Written by Matthew Niblett on 06 Nov 2019

Mobility-as-a-Service in Europe: A Policy Analysis

The race for regulating facial recognition technology

Written by Megan Stagman on 16 Oct 2019

The race for regulating facial recognition technology

The European Parliament 2019-24: a guide for the tech sector

Written by Rory Coutts on 10 Sep 2019

The European Parliament 2019-24: a guide for the tech sector

When regulation goes wrong: ride hailing in Spain

Written by Matthew Niblett on 14 Aug 2019

When regulation goes wrong: ride hailing in Spain

Cutting through the noise: how to regulate for subjective issues

Written by Megan Stagman on 06 Aug 2019

Cutting through the noise: how to regulate for subjective issues

Towards an enhanced responsibility of online platforms: the EU Digital Services Act

Written by Denisa Avram on 31 Jul 2019

Towards an enhanced responsibility of online platforms: the EU Digital Services Act

Ursula von der Leyen: Policy priorities for the tech sector

Written by Owain Richards on 26 Jul 2019

Ursula von der Leyen: Policy priorities for the tech sector

Inline's Data Policy Tracker, July 2019

Written by Conor Brennan on 03 Jul 2019

Inline's Data Policy Tracker, July 2019

Finnish Government sets out its policy priorities for the EU over the next six months

Written by Owain Richards on 02 Jul 2019

Finnish Government sets out its policy priorities for the EU over the next six months

Inline at Five: Reflections on founding and growing a political consulting firm

Written by Shomik Panda on 01 Jul 2019

Inline at Five: Reflections on founding and growing a political consulting firm

Opportunities for the tech sector during the Finnish Presidency of the Council of the EU

Written by Owain Richards on 11 Jun 2019

Opportunities for the tech sector during the Finnish Presidency of the Council of the EU

Personal data mobility: the new front in the battle for the digital economy

Written by Olaf Cramme on 30 May 2019

Personal data mobility: the new front in the battle for the digital economy

EU elections 2019 - the results and implications for the tech sector

Written by Owain Richards on 27 May 2019

EU elections 2019 - the results and implications for the tech sector

EU elections 2019: The MEP candidates who matter for the tech sector

Written by Denisa Avram on 22 May 2019

EU elections 2019: The MEP candidates who matter for the tech sector

Inline's Data Policy Tracker, May 2019

Written by Conor Brennan on 16 May 2019

Inline's Data Policy Tracker, May 2019

The intertwined futures of 5G and Augmented Reality

Written by Megan Stagman on 08 May 2019

The intertwined futures of 5G and Augmented Reality

The political agendas driving reform of competition policy

Written by Rory Coutts on 29 Apr 2019

The political agendas driving reform of competition policy

Launching Inline's new Data Policy Tracker

Written by Conor Brennan on 15 Apr 2019

Launching Inline's new Data Policy Tracker

Immersive Technology: the policy challenge to come

Written by Megan Stagman on 10 Apr 2019

Immersive Technology: the policy challenge to come

The next phase of regulatory challenges for short-term accommodation rentals

Written by Shomik Panda on 03 Apr 2019

The next phase of regulatory challenges for short-term accommodation rentals

7 ways tech firms can benefit from working with a public affairs agency

Written by Inline Policy on 26 Mar 2019

7 ways tech firms can benefit from working with a public affairs agency

Deregulation, devolution, and data sharing: The UK’s Urban Mobility Strategy

Written by David Abrahams on 19 Mar 2019

Deregulation, devolution, and data sharing: The UK’s Urban Mobility Strategy

Can data sharing survive the new data protection regime?

Written by Conor Brennan on 05 Mar 2019

Can data sharing survive the new data protection regime?

Is Europe offering a Third Way in technology regulation?

Written by Olaf Cramme on 19 Feb 2019

Is Europe offering a Third Way in technology regulation?

MPs examine impact and potential of immersive tech

Written by Megan Stagman on 15 Feb 2019

MPs examine impact and potential of immersive tech

New regulations for taxis and ride-hailing in the UK

Written by Matthew Niblett on 13 Feb 2019

New regulations for taxis and ride-hailing in the UK

What does the future hold for Europe’s e-commerce platforms?

Written by Shomik Panda on 08 Feb 2019

What does the future hold for Europe’s e-commerce platforms?

2019 will be a critical year for online platforms in Europe

Written by Rory Coutts on 31 Jan 2019

2019 will be a critical year for online platforms in Europe

Enforcing GDPR will make data regulators clarify grey areas

Written by Conor Brennan on 23 Jan 2019

Enforcing GDPR will make data regulators clarify grey areas

Saving lives and saving money - how public sector drone use is taking off

Written by Megan Stagman on 10 Jan 2019

Saving lives and saving money - how public sector drone use is taking off

Competition between EV charging firms gets political

Written by David Abrahams on 03 Jan 2019

Competition between EV charging firms gets political

MPs call for more government support for Mobility-as-a-Service

Written by Matthew Niblett on 21 Dec 2018

MPs call for more government support for Mobility-as-a-Service

Europe's big tech tax: the latest proposals for a digital services tax

Written by Inline Policy on 11 Dec 2018

Europe's big tech tax: the latest proposals for a digital services tax

An Introduction to the proposed 'Platform to Business' Regulation

Written by Inline Policy on 29 Nov 2018

An Introduction to the proposed 'Platform to Business' Regulation

Law to standardise charging for electric vehicles proposed in Parliament

Written by David Abrahams on 20 Nov 2018

Law to standardise charging for electric vehicles proposed in Parliament

Key lessons from the Sharing Cities Summit

Written by Matthew Niblett on 20 Nov 2018

Key lessons from the Sharing Cities Summit

Political pressure builds for reform of EU competition policy

Written by Rory Coutts on 14 Nov 2018

Political pressure builds for reform of EU competition policy

The patchwork of digital tax proposals in Europe

Written by David Abrahams on 09 Nov 2018

The patchwork of digital tax proposals in Europe

Beyond Data Protection: Shaping the Ethical Use of Data in the UK

Written by Conor Brennan on 01 Nov 2018

Beyond Data Protection: Shaping the Ethical Use of Data in the UK

The EU Digital Single Market programme reaches the endgame

Written by Shomik Panda on 31 Oct 2018

The EU Digital Single Market programme reaches the endgame

How UK Government is helping virtual and augmented reality flourish

Written by Megan Stagman on 24 Oct 2018

How UK Government is helping virtual and augmented reality flourish

Unleashing the drone revolution: the 5 questions that need to be answered

Written by Olaf Cramme on 15 Oct 2018

Unleashing the drone revolution: the 5 questions that need to be answered

The EU Observatory on the Online Platform Economy: a talking shop or the beginnings of a new regulator?

Written by Inline Policy on 12 Oct 2018

The EU Observatory on the Online Platform Economy: a talking shop or the beginnings of a new regulator?

Brexit in Perspective

Written by Conor Brennan on 08 Oct 2018

Brexit in Perspective

Addressing the policy concerns around shared electric scooters

Written by Rory Coutts on 26 Sep 2018

Addressing the policy concerns around shared electric scooters

UK kicks off review of competition in digital markets

Written by David Abrahams on 20 Sep 2018

UK kicks off review of competition in digital markets

Are city authorities a friend or a foe for mobility platforms?

Written by Matthew Niblett on 11 Sep 2018

Are city authorities a friend or a foe for mobility platforms?

What are the EU institutions doing to lead on Distributed Ledger Technology?

Written by Inline Policy on 06 Sep 2018

What are the EU institutions doing to lead on Distributed Ledger Technology?

3 questions to ask when hiring a public affairs agency

Written by David Abrahams on 05 Sep 2018

3 questions to ask when hiring a public affairs agency

Does your business need a public affairs agency?

Written by David Abrahams on 28 Aug 2018

Does your business need a public affairs agency?

Is the policy world a hostile environment for the tech sector?

Written by David Abrahams on 21 Aug 2018

Is the policy world a hostile environment for the tech sector?

How WorkerTech is meeting the need for flexible support for the self-employed

Written by Inline Policy on 17 Aug 2018

How WorkerTech is meeting the need for flexible support for the self-employed

Online gambling in the UK: how to stop the next epidemic

Written by Shomik Panda on 02 Aug 2018

Online gambling in the UK: how to stop the next epidemic

Will the new Secretary of State for Digital be good or bad news for tech?

Written by Megan Stagman on 24 Jul 2018

Will the new Secretary of State for Digital be good or bad news for tech?

Big tech deserves a better political debate – here’s why

Written by Olaf Cramme on 18 Jul 2018

Big tech deserves a better political debate – here’s why

The many roads to Brexit

Written by Conor Brennan on 17 Jul 2018

The many roads to Brexit

The top 5 most important European Parliamentary questions for the tech sector this year

Written by Rory Coutts on 10 Jul 2018

The top 5 most important European Parliamentary questions for the tech sector this year

Rebels with a cause can't beat Mrs May in the game of chicken

Written by David Abrahams on 28 Jun 2018

Rebels with a cause can't beat Mrs May in the game of chicken

Potential policy potholes for electric vehicles

Written by Matthew Niblett on 13 Jun 2018

Potential policy potholes for electric vehicles

Digital agenda vs populist revolt: which call will Austria answer?

Written by Inline Policy on 05 Jun 2018

Digital agenda vs populist revolt: which call will Austria answer?

EU Digital Single Market Strategy – Has Brussels gone from friend to foe of the tech sector?

Written by Shomik Panda on 22 May 2018

EU Digital Single Market Strategy – Has Brussels gone from friend to foe of the tech sector?

Emerging from the smoke – Vaping as disruptive innovation

Written by Megan Stagman on 15 May 2018

Emerging from the smoke – Vaping as disruptive innovation

Finding the path to ethical artificial intelligence?

Written by Olaf Cramme on 16 Apr 2018

Finding the path to ethical artificial intelligence?

Taxing times ahead for 'big tech'?

Written by Matthew Niblett on 03 Apr 2018

Taxing times ahead for 'big tech'?

Will Theresa May be able to deliver her ambitious plans for data protection after Brexit?

Written by Conor Brennan on 16 Mar 2018

Will Theresa May be able to deliver her ambitious plans for data protection after Brexit?

New Regulations Ahead: London’s Transport Committee Report on Future Transport

Written by Matthew Niblett on 13 Feb 2018

New Regulations Ahead: London’s Transport Committee Report on Future Transport

What the UK Government's announcements mean for the Gig Economy

Written by Inline Policy on 08 Feb 2018

What the UK Government's announcements mean for the Gig Economy

Theresa May at Davos calls for international cooperation to regulate tech sector

Written by David Abrahams on 30 Jan 2018

Theresa May at Davos calls for international cooperation to regulate tech sector

European Bike-Sharing: how to move forward

Written by Rory Coutts on 30 Nov 2017

European Bike-Sharing: how to move forward

Artificial intelligence: can public policy cope?

Written by Olaf Cramme on 12 Oct 2017

Artificial intelligence: can public policy cope?

The UK Government’s bid for a customs arrangement with the EU

Written by Rory Coutts on 24 Aug 2017

The UK Government’s bid for a customs arrangement with the EU

Dockless Bike-Sharing: the next regulatory quagmire

Written by Conor Brennan on 15 Aug 2017

Dockless Bike-Sharing: the next regulatory quagmire

Citizens' Rights Post-Brexit: what is proposed and what are the dividing lines

Written by Rory Coutts on 11 Aug 2017

Citizens' Rights Post-Brexit: what is proposed and what are the dividing lines

What does the Industrial Strategy say about a low carbon strategy in the UK?

Written by Inline Policy on 09 Feb 2017

What does the Industrial Strategy say about a low carbon strategy in the UK?

17 for ’17: Climate and energy policy issues to track in 2017

Written by Inline Policy on 16 Jan 2017

17 for ’17: Climate and energy policy issues to track in 2017

Full steam ahead for the EU in 2017 on Banking Regulation and Capital Markets Union

Written by Inline Policy on 19 Dec 2016

Full steam ahead for the EU in 2017 on Banking Regulation and Capital Markets Union

The international climate change agenda: prospects going into 2017

Written by Inline Policy on 22 Nov 2016

The international climate change agenda: prospects going into 2017

Does the global aviation emissions agreement sustain the momentum of the Paris agreement? Or does it detract from it?

Written by Inline Policy on 20 Oct 2016

Does the global aviation emissions agreement sustain the momentum of the Paris agreement? Or does it detract from it?

Article 50 notification: much needed clarity or pathway to harder Brexit?

Written by Inline Policy on 04 Oct 2016

Article 50 notification: much needed clarity or pathway to harder Brexit?

Crowdfunding: Maturing with Regulation

Written by Conor Brennan on 01 Sep 2016

Crowdfunding: Maturing with Regulation

eSports gambling – regulators take a closer look

Written by Inline Policy on 24 Aug 2016

eSports gambling – regulators take a closer look

Energy storage technologies – will they be able to flourish within current regulatory frameworks?

Written by Inline Policy on 03 Aug 2016

Energy storage technologies – will they be able to flourish within current regulatory frameworks?

Natural Capital’s future in UK policy after Brexit and the Protocol

Written by Inline Policy on 27 Jul 2016

Natural Capital’s future in UK policy after Brexit and the Protocol

Membership vs access: Why words have meaning for the future of UK financial services and the Single Market

Written by Inline Policy on 26 Jul 2016

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