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Regulatory Framework for Cloud Computing. Prof. Dr. Rolf H. Weber. Hong Kong University, July 5, 2013. Foundation of cloud computing. Specific characteristics. Different services. Levels of regulatory concerns. ex post Whole economy Functional approach: free competition
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Regulatory Framework for Cloud Computing Prof. Dr. Rolf H. Weber Hong Kong University, July 5, 2013
Regulatory Framework for Cloud Computing - Prof. Dr. Rolf H. Weber
Foundation of cloud computing • Specific characteristics • Different services • Levels of regulatory concerns Regulatory Framework for Cloud Computing - Prof. Dr. Rolf H. Weber
Regulatory Framework for Cloud Computing - Prof. Dr. Rolf H. Weber
ex post • Whole economy • Functional approach: free competition • Competition authorities Available regulatory instruments Competition law • ex ante • Specific market • Regulatory intervention • Specific supervisory authority Sector-specific law Regulatory Framework for Cloud Computing - Prof. Dr. Rolf H. Weber
Interoperability and data portability Sector-specific regulation • Network neutrality • Vertical integration • Electronic commerce • Information security Regulatory Framework for Cloud Computing - Prof. Dr. Rolf H. Weber
Interoperability and data portability Electronic communications service Cloud computing’s special features Limited importance of access framework Regulatory Framework for Cloud Computing - Prof. Dr. Rolf H. Weber
Net neutrality Meaning of net neutrality Practical importance of neutrality issue for cloud computing Possibilities of neutrality framework Risk of fragmentation without standardization Regulatory Framework for Cloud Computing - Prof. Dr. Rolf H. Weber
Electronic commerce Framework also addressing vertical integration Notion of information society services Jurisdictional rules Secondary liability • Host provider • Service/content provider Regulatory Framework for Cloud Computing - Prof. Dr. Rolf H. Weber
Information security Network and Information Security Directive (Proposal of February 2013) Safety precautions and cooperation Technical and organizational measures Communication of incidents Regulatory Framework for Cloud Computing - Prof. Dr. Rolf H. Weber
Regulatory Framework for Cloud Computing - Prof. Dr. Rolf H. Weber
Competition law Market definition Interoperability and data portability • Restrictive agreements Vertical integration • Abusive market behavior Regulatory Framework for Cloud Computing - Prof. Dr. Rolf H. Weber
Market definition Upstream market Downstream market Wholesale call termination Geographical market Regulatory Framework for Cloud Computing - Prof. Dr. Rolf H. Weber
Interoperability and data portability Dominant position of cloud computing provider Customer lock-in Anticompetitive foreclosure Regulatory Framework for Cloud Computing - Prof. Dr. Rolf H. Weber
Restrictive agreements Vertical restraints Block exemption Black list of block exemption General principles Regulatory Framework for Cloud Computing - Prof. Dr. Rolf H. Weber
Abusive market behavior Margin squeeze / Predatory pricing Access rights (refusal to deal) Discrimination Refusal to supply Regulatory Framework for Cloud Computing - Prof. Dr. Rolf H. Weber
Regulatory Framework for Cloud Computing - Prof. Dr. Rolf H. Weber
Outlook • Increasing need for sector-specific regulation Timely delivery issues • Avoidance of abusive market behavior Regulatory Framework for Cloud Computing - Prof. Dr. Rolf H. Weber