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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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6.05.26
European Commission Publishes Proposal for Act to Reduce Reliance on Foreign Cloud and AI
On June 3, 2026, the European Commission (EC) released its first draft of a proposed Cloud and AI Development Act (Proposal or CADA), marking a significant step forward in the EU’s efforts to strengthen its digital infrastructure and reduce strategic dependence on non-EU cloud providers.
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5.14.26
Wilson Sonsini Advises Insider One on Acquisition of Bluecore
On May 13, 2026, Insider One, a leading agentic customer engagement platform, announced its acquisition of Bluecore, a leading retail marketing technology platform serving more than 400 U.S. enterprise brands. Terms of the transaction have not been disclosed. Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati advised Insider One 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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1.05.26
2026 Year in Preview: Global Minors’ Privacy and Online Safety Predictions
In 2025, lawmakers and enforcement agencies around the globe have kept one issue firmly in the spotlight: the privacy and safety of minors online. This heightened focus shows no sign of abating, with early indications that companies should expect to see more legislative and regulatory initiatives in the year ahead.
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12.02.25
Wilson Sonsini Advises SteelEye on Merger with FundApps
Wilson Sonsini’s London-based M&A team advised SteelEye, a leading trade and communications surveillance and data analytics platform, on its merger with FundApps, a provider of compliance monitoring and regulatory reporting solutions for the global financial services industry. Backed by FTV Capital, the merger brings together two of the RegTech sector’s most innovative providers to create a single, end-to-end compliance solution for clients across the buy-side and sell-side.
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12.01.25
Firm Advises Katjes International on Proposed Acquisition of Graze from Unilever
Wilson Sonsini’s London-based M&A team is pleased to have advised Katjes International (through its subsidiary Future Snacks Ltd.) in connection with the entry into an SPA to acquire 100 percent of the shares in Nature Delivered Ltd. (Graze) as well as the “Graze” brand from Unilever. The transaction is structured as a carve-out from Unilever and includes the full brand and product portfolio, the transfer of around 200 employees, and a production facility in London.
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10.22.25
Wilson Sonsini Advises Phare Health on Acquisition by R1
Wilson Sonsini’s London-based M&A team advised Phare Health Ltd, a healthcare technology company building AI-native solutions for inpatient coding and clinical documentation improvement, on its sale to R1 (an industry leader in managing and intelligently automating healthcare revenue management).
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10.09.25
Connecting Competition and Privacy: EU Regulators Release Draft Guidance on DMA and GDPR Interplay
On October 9, 2025, the European Commission (EC) and the European Data Protection Board (EDPB) published Draft Guidance on the interplay between the Digital Markets Act (DMA) and the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR, and the Draft Guidance).
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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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7.11.25
Consumer Protection in the UK: Update on Reforms Taking Effect in 2025 and 2026
Consumer protection in digital markets has become a major public concern in recent years, and the UK is the latest jurisdiction to introduce legislation aimed at enhancing protections online. The Digital Markets, Competition, and Consumers Act (DMCCA or the Act) introduces significant overhauls to the UK’s legal framework, with implications for businesses with online operations.