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Crazy for quantum

Written by Emma Vivian on 17 Feb 2025

Crazy for quantum

What does the AI Opportunities Action Plan offer businesses?

Written by Harry Sidnell on 21 Jan 2025

What does the AI Opportunities Action Plan offer businesses?

Conversation with MEP Aura Salla

Written by Nathan Shepura on 04 Dec 2024

Conversation with MEP Aura Salla

Spotlight on tech at the Labour Conference

Written by Sofia Marchetti on 08 Oct 2024

Spotlight on tech at the Labour Conference

A conversation with Kai Zenner

Written by Nathan Shepura on 04 Sep 2024

A conversation with Kai Zenner

Mastering Europe's digital infrastructure needs: the future of European telecoms legislation

Written by Shane Cumberton on 28 Aug 2024

Mastering Europe's digital infrastructure needs: the future of European telecoms legislation

What next for cyber security and data protection regulation in the UK?

Written by Matthew Niblett on 16 Aug 2024

What next for cyber security and data protection regulation in the UK?

Will Breton be back?

Written by Igor Ramage on 26 Jul 2024

Will Breton be back?

Supreme Court decision to overturn Chevron Deference signals shift in regulatory abilities

Written by Sameer Surti on 25 Jul 2024

Supreme Court decision to overturn Chevron Deference signals shift in regulatory abilities

European Parliament gets to work

Written by Nathan Shepura on 23 Jul 2024

European Parliament gets to work

King’s Speech – the UK’s legislative programme for the tech, climate, and energy sectors

Written by Mitali Sud on 18 Jul 2024

King’s Speech – the UK’s legislative programme for the tech, climate, and energy sectors

What does Labour’s election win mean for the tech, climate and clean energy sectors?

Written by Pia Doering on 05 Jul 2024

What does Labour’s election win mean for the tech, climate and clean energy sectors?

What did the 2019-24 Parliament do for the tech sector?

Written by Matthew Niblett on 30 May 2024

What did the 2019-24 Parliament do for the tech sector?

Commission President candidates clash in "Spitzenkandidaten" debate

Written by Emma Vivian on 28 May 2024

Commission President candidates clash in "Spitzenkandidaten" debate

New digital competition reforms receive royal assent

Written by Mitali Sud on 24 May 2024

New digital competition reforms receive royal assent

UK General Election - What happens now?

Written by Matthew Niblett on 22 May 2024

UK General Election - What happens now?

TikTok Lite sparks EU concerns: A deep dive into digital addiction

Written by Emma Vivian on 20 May 2024

TikTok Lite sparks EU concerns: A deep dive into digital addiction

Trilogue negotiations in the EU

Written by Emma Vivian on 18 Mar 2024

Trilogue negotiations in the EU

New rules for streaming giants head into final Parliamentary stretch

Written by Matthew Niblett on 28 Feb 2024

New rules for streaming giants head into final Parliamentary stretch

Strategic Security in the EU: New Initiatives to Strengthen Economic Security

Written by Inline Policy on 06 Feb 2024

Strategic Security in the EU: New Initiatives to Strengthen Economic Security

2024: Key things to look out for in tech regulation

Written by Matthew Niblett on 09 Jan 2024

2024: Key things to look out for in tech regulation

AI Act: A Game Changer in the Tech World

Written by Inline Policy on 21 Dec 2023

AI Act: A Game Changer in the Tech World

The UK Government's proposals to regulate cryptocurrency and stablecoins

Written by Matthew Niblett on 24 Nov 2023

The UK Government's proposals to regulate cryptocurrency and stablecoins

Online Safety Act: What happens now?

Written by Pia Doering on 03 Nov 2023

Online Safety Act: What happens now?

Strategic Security in the Digital Age: The EU’s Deep Dive into Critical Technologies

Written by Inline Policy on 27 Oct 2023

Strategic Security in the Digital Age: The EU’s Deep Dive into Critical Technologies

The pre-legislative phase: How is policy made in the UK?

Written by Matthew Niblett on 24 Aug 2023

The pre-legislative phase: How is policy made in the UK?

What potholes prevent America's smooth transition to electric vehicles?

Written by Sameer Surti on 18 Aug 2023

What potholes prevent America's smooth transition to electric vehicles?

What is the EU doing to regulate artificial intelligence?

Written by Shane Cumberton on 07 Aug 2023

What is the EU doing to regulate artificial intelligence?

Does regulation of AI in the UK strike the right balance for business?

Written by Pia Doering on 23 Jun 2023

Does regulation of AI in the UK strike the right balance for business?

The DMCC: balancing fair competition and economic competitiveness

Written by Inline Policy on 15 Jun 2023

The DMCC: balancing fair competition and economic competitiveness

The state of UK tech policy in London Tech Week 2023 

Written by Mitali Sud on 12 Jun 2023

The state of UK tech policy in London Tech Week 2023 

Say "green" only if you mean it!

Written by Emma Vivian on 01 Jun 2023

Say "green" only if you mean it!

EU short-term rentals regulation: highlights from Inline’s panel

Written by Inline Policy on 26 Apr 2023

EU short-term rentals regulation: highlights from Inline’s panel

The State of US Tech Regulation in 2023

Written by Sameer Surti on 01 Mar 2023

The State of US Tech Regulation in 2023

How will the Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation affect your business?

Written by Emma Vivian on 09 Feb 2023

How will the Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation affect your business?

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

Written by Inline Policy 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 Inline Policy 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 Inline Policy 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 Inline Policy 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 Inline Policy 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 Inline Policy on 03 May 2022

Inline Policy briefings: The Digital Services Act

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

Written by Inline Policy 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 Inline Policy 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 Inline Policy 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 Inline Policy 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 Inline Policy 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 Inline Policy 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 Inline Policy 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 Inline Policy 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 Inline Policy 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 Inline Policy 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 Inline Policy on 07 Jun 2021

What will business taxation look like in 2030?

Cybersecurity of consumer smart devices takes centre stage post-pandemic

Written by Inline Policy 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 Inline Policy 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 Inline Policy 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 Inline Policy 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 Inline Policy 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 Inline Policy 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 Inline Policy on 02 Dec 2020

Nine European policy initiatives for the tech sector in December 2020

Online advertising: the next regulatory turf war?

Written by Inline Policy 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 Inline Policy 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 Inline Policy 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 Inline Policy 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 Inline Policy on 21 Sep 2020

Five things to know about the European Competition Toolbox

Platforms’ actions against hate speech

Written by Inline Policy on 14 Sep 2020

Platforms’ actions against hate speech

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

Written by Inline Policy 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 Inline Policy 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 Inline Policy on 26 Aug 2020

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

Introducing the Product Liability Directive (Part I)

Written by Inline Policy on 19 Aug 2020

Introducing the Product Liability Directive (Part I)

5G rollout in Europe: what lies ahead?

Written by Inline Policy on 12 Aug 2020

5G rollout in Europe: what lies ahead?

Government must take a holistic view of XR beyond just gaming

Written by Inline Policy on 24 Jun 2020

Government must take a holistic view of XR beyond just gaming

The difficult road to green transportation

Written by Inline Policy on 18 Jun 2020

The difficult road to green transportation

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

Written by Inline Policy 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 Inline Policy 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 Inline Policy 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 Inline Policy 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 Inline Policy on 15 Apr 2020

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

The (uncomfortable) rise of workforce analytics

Written by Inline Policy 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 Inline Policy on 02 Mar 2020

Consumer protection legislation in the connected future

The geopolitics of standards-setting

Written by Inline Policy 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 Inline Policy 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 Inline Policy 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 Inline Policy 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 Inline Policy on 16 Oct 2019

The race for regulating facial recognition technology

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

Written by Inline Policy 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 Inline Policy 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 Inline Policy 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 Inline Policy on 26 Jul 2019

Ursula von der Leyen: Policy priorities for the tech sector

Inline's Data Policy Tracker, July 2019

Written by Inline Policy 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 Inline Policy 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 Inline Policy 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 Inline Policy 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 Inline Policy 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 Inline Policy 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 Inline Policy on 16 May 2019

Inline's Data Policy Tracker, May 2019

The intertwined futures of 5G and Augmented Reality

Written by Inline Policy on 08 May 2019

The intertwined futures of 5G and Augmented Reality

The political agendas driving reform of competition policy

Written by Inline Policy on 29 Apr 2019

The political agendas driving reform of competition policy

Launching Inline's new Data Policy Tracker

Written by Inline Policy on 15 Apr 2019

Launching Inline's new Data Policy Tracker

Immersive Technology: the policy challenge to come

Written by Inline Policy 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 Inline Policy 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 Inline Policy on 05 Mar 2019

Can data sharing survive the new data protection regime?

Is Europe offering a Third Way in technology regulation?

Written by Inline Policy on 19 Feb 2019

Is Europe offering a Third Way in technology regulation?

MPs examine impact and potential of immersive tech

Written by Inline Policy 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 Inline Policy 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 Inline Policy 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 Inline Policy 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 Inline Policy 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 Inline Policy 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 Inline Policy on 14 Nov 2018

Political pressure builds for reform of EU competition policy

The patchwork of digital tax proposals in Europe

Written by Inline Policy 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 Inline Policy 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 Inline Policy 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 Inline Policy 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

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