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Category: Latest EU Regulatory Case Law

Regulatory case law, October 2015: Safe Harbour inadequate to protect privacy

As expected based on the earlier Advocate General opinion, the ECJ ruled that EU-US Safe Harbour agreement cannot be deemed to provide an adequate level of protection due to mass surveillance measures of the US security agencies.

Regulatory case law, September 2015: atmospheric pollution and reimbursement of government licences

In September the ECJ ruled on refusal to grant reimbursement of telecoms licences and the limitation of emissions of volatile organic compounds.

Regulatory case law, July 2015: obligations of the Water Framework Directive and prudent private investors

The ECJ annuls a Commission telecoms decision and rules on the deepening of a navigable river.

Regulatory case law, June 2015: financing internet subscription services at a fixed location

This past June the ECJ ruled on financing mechanisms in internet subscription services requiring a connection to the internet at a fixed location.

Regulatory case law, May 2015: distribution rights in protected works

This May the European Court of Justice ruled on the exclusive right of authors to prohibit the distribution of the original of their works to the public.

Regulatory case law, April 2015: use of biometric data and disputes between telecoms providers

In April the European Court of Justice ruled on the use of biometric data for purposes other than the issue of passports.

Regulatory case law, March 2015: broadcasting sports online, reduced VAT in electronic books and action against an NRA

The European Court of Justice ruled on broadcasting sports online, reduced VAT in electronic books, and taking action against a decision of the NRA.

Regulatory case law, February 2015: gas emission allowances and exploratory drilling for natural gas

In February the European Court of Justice ruled on gas emission allowances and exploratory drilling for natural gas.

Regulatory case law, January 2015: protection of databases and ownership changes in frequency allocation

The ECJ ruled on the legal protection of databases in 3rd party use and ownership in frequency allocation.

Regulatory case law, December 2014: waste management, green electricity and dominant position in mobile telephony

In December 2014 the ECJ ruled on privacy in recording public spaces, dominant positions in telecoms, and green electricity.