Tech Law Standard: 2025.05.09 Newsletter Edition
Explore how global laws are reshaping your digital life, from privacy rulings on work emails to TikTok crackdowns, live sports piracy, and AI copyright battles.
Welcome to 2025.05.09 round up edition of Tech Law Standard. Tech laws are being reformed at an unprecedented pace, therefore, we make sure you are up-to-date on the latest laws and regulations. Our subscribers include tech founders, entrepreneurs, lawyers, compliance officers, policy analysts, investors, and others who want timely insights into global tech law reforms.
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This edition includes six recent developments which you do not want to miss:
The UK Just Reversed the Burden of Proof in Crypto Scam Cases and It’s a Big Deal
The EU Says Your Work Email Address and Signature Are Also Personal Data (L.H. v. Ministerstvo Zdravotnictví)
TikTok and Instagram Are in Trouble Again After Brazil's Takedown Order
How the U.S. Secure Space Bill 2025 Could Impact Everything You Do Online
The Future of Online Live Sports Streaming Is About To Change Forever
What Happens When Your Photos Train AI Without Your Consent? (Getty Images v Stability AI)
The CJEU ruled that professional identifiers like work email addresses and digital signatures are considered personal data under GDPR. This decision ensures the need to balance public transparency with individual privacy rights in official documents.
A Canadian user's attempt to sue Coinbase in Ontario was dismissed due to jurisdiction clauses in the platform's user agreement. This case demonstrates the importance of understanding the legal implications of online service agreements, especially concerning cross-border digital assets disputes.
Brazilian authorities gave TikTok and Instagram 48 hours to remove thousands of illegal e-cigarette advertisements or face penalties. This action shows the increasing global scrutiny on digital platforms to enforce local advertising laws.
The proposed U.S. Secure Space Act aims to restrict satellite spectrum licenses for companies linked to foreign adversaries. If enacted, this legislation could significantly affect global satellite communications and the tech industries reliant on them.
The EU concluded a public consultation on combating illegal live sports streaming. Upcoming regulations may impose tougher responsibilities on platforms and broadcasters to prevent unauthorized retransmissions of live events.
Getty Images sued Stability AI, alleging unauthorized use of its copyrighted photos to train AI models. This case could set a precedent for how AI companies utilize copyrighted material and the extent of fair use in AI training.
This 2025.05.09 Tech Law Standard roundup edition captures the global pulse of legal challenges facing the tech industry. From GDPR rulings on professional data to a failed Canadian lawsuit against Coinbase, and Brazil’s crackdown on illegal ads, regulators are stepping up.
The proposed U.S. Secure Space Act hints at growing geopolitical concerns in satellite tech, while the EU targets illegal live sports streaming.
Finally, Getty’s lawsuit against Stability AI spotlights copyright tensions in the AI era.
These stories reflect a tech legal environment that is undergoing significant changes, shaping the digital experience for everyone, from everyday users to governments and tech companies alike.