The CMA has published the terms of reference for the Digital Regulation Cooperation Forum, which was established by the CMA, ICO and Ofcom in June 2020, with FCA joining in April 2021. The forum’s objectives include:
- promoting coherent regulatory policy making, using member expertise to explore and respond to policy challenges in the digital space
- collaborating to ensure regulation and enforcement tools are applied coherently
- pooling knowledge and resources to enhance supervisory skills
- developing shared understanding of emerging digital trends to enhance regulator effectiveness and inform strategy
- promote innovation and
- strengthen international engagement