Victoria is a dual-qualified lawyer (UK & EU) specializing in digital business compliance, data protection, and marketplace regulation. She advises companies on GDPR, DSA, platform liability, and cross-border legal strategy. Cambridge Law graduate, 8 years in Big Four consulting.
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This article explores the evolving trends in EU enforcement against online platforms, focusing on fines, audits, investigations, and what platforms can do to reduce their legal exposure.
If you’re running a digital platform that even remotely smells like Big Tech, or you’re just a curious lawyer, founder, or tech enthusiast trying to make sense of the new rules, this guide is for you.
Digital Services Act (DSA) sounds like just another thick European regulation designed to be read by robots and lawyers. In reality, it’s a sweeping legal framework that’s poised to change how digital platforms operate across the European Union.
This article breaks down the problem of unfair terms in user agreements, how they violate consumer protection laws, and how your platform can draft contracts that are both legally sound and user-friendly (yes, it's possible).
Let’s be honest — nobody wakes up excited to rewrite legal disclaimers. But under the DSA, updating your Terms of Service (ToS) isn’t just good hygiene; it’s the law. More than that, it’s an opportunity to create transparency, build trust, and protect your business.
Not all aggregation is created equal in the eyes of the law. In fact, depending on what you're aggregating, you may need a license — or risk operating illegally.
If you run an online platform and your user numbers are looking healthy—say, tens of millions of active monthly users in the EU—you might want to pause your victory dance.
Understanding the legal landscape is essential for a successful international expansion. From regulatory compliance to contract law, intellectual property rights to employment regulations.
