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6.17.26
UK Announces Social Media Ban and Broader Online Restrictions for Users Under 16
On June 15, 2026, the UK government announced plans to introduce a social media ban for users under 16 (under-16s), alongside restrictions on features deemed harmful to minors, such as livestreaming and messaging functions, for a wider range of online services, including those in the gaming sector. These measures, which may require platforms active in the UK market to significantly alter their operations, are expected to come into force in Spring 2027.
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6.02.26
Wilson Sonsini Advises Contentful on Acquisition by Salesforce
On June 1, 2026, Salesforce, the world's No. 1 AI CRM, announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Contentful, a leading composable content platform trusted by over 4,800 of the world’s leading brands to deliver personalized digital experiences at scale. Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati advised Contentful on the transaction.
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5.08.26
Wilson Sonsini Attorneys Named to 2026 Lawdragon Leading Global Cyber Lawyers Guide
On May 8, 2026, Lawdragon announced its 2026 Lawdragon 500 Leading Global Cyber Lawyers guide, recognizing world leaders in privacy, data, security, and incident response, as well as the deals and lawsuits that revolve around all things cyber. The Wilson Sonsini attorneys named to the list included:
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4.29.26
Firm Advises Match Group on $100 Million Investment in Sniffies
On April 27, 2026, Match Group, a leading provider of digital technologies designed to help people make meaningful connections, announced a $100 million investment in Sniffies, a map-based platform serving non-heterosexual men. The investment represents a significant minority ownership stake and includes the option to acquire the remaining equity in the future. Sniffies will continue to operate independently and remain founder-led, with Match Group supporting the team's vision and growth. Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati advised Match Group on the transaction.
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3.13.26
Wilson Sonsini Advises Taggstar on Acquisition by Syndigo
On March 10, 2026, Syndigo, a global leader in product experience management, announced it has acquired Taggstar, a leading AI-powered conversion rate optimization platform for digital commerce. The acquisition expands Syndigo’s product experience cloud by incorporating social proof messaging, attribute messaging and dynamic badging. Terms of the transaction have not been disclosed. Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati advised Taggstar on the transaction.
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3.03.26
Wilson Sonsini Advises Versori on Acquisition by Avalara
On February 27, 2026, Avalara, the leading provider of cloud-based tax compliance automation software, announced that it acquired Versori Group, an integration platform company specializing in automated connector development powered by agentic AI. Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati advised Versori on the transaction.
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2.09.26
Reforms to UK Data Protection and Privacy Laws Come into Force
On February 5, 2026, key reforms to the UK’s data protection regime came into force, effectuating a departure from certain aspects of the EU regime and underscoring an emerging divergence between the UK and EU frameworks. These changes introduce new flexibility in areas such as cookie consent, automated decision-making (ADM) and processing of data for scientific research purposes, while raising the bar for compliance in areas such as the handling of data relating to minors.
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9.22.25
EDPB Issues First Guidelines on the Interplay Between the Digital Services Act and the GDPR
On September 12, 2025, the European Data Protection Board (EDPB) adopted guidelines (Guidelines) on the interplay between the EU Digital Services Act (DSA) and the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). The Guidelines seek to clarify the data protection issues that regulated online services should take into account when seeking to comply with their obligations under the GDPR.
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7.23.25
European Commission Publishes DSA Guidelines on the Protection of Minors Online
On July 14, 2025, the European Commission (EC) published its guidelines (the Guidelines) on the protection of minors online. These Guidelines, which were initially released for consultation in May 2025, provide direction for online platforms on the steps they can take to comply with their duties to protect the privacy, safety, and security of minors under the EU’s Digital Services Act (DSA). They focus on assessing and mitigating platform risks, the appropriate use of age assurance, and measures that should be taken to protect minors from manipulative commercial practices.
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7.01.25
UK Introduces New Legislation Amending Privacy Laws
On June 19, 2025, the UK Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 was enacted, marking the culmination of a lengthy legislative process aimed at reshaping aspects of the country’s data protection regime. First proposed in 2021 as part of a government strategy titled, “Data: a new direction,” the legislation has undergone several rounds of revision since its initial introduction. Its passage reflects the UK’s desire to diverge, in measured ways, from the EU’s approach to data regulation in the post-Brexit landscape.
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6.06.25
Wilson Sonsini Advises Plus on Business Combination with Churchill IX
On June 5, 2025, Plus Automation (Plus), a physical AI company commercializing AI-based virtual driver software for autonomous trucks, and Churchill Capital Corp IX (Churchill IX), a special purpose acquisition company, announced that they have entered into a definitive agreement to effect a business combination. Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati advised Plus on the transaction.