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Comprehensive Regulatory Framework for Cloud Computing: Insights by Prof. Dr. Rolf H. Weber

This document presents an in-depth exploration of the regulatory framework applicable to cloud computing, authored by Prof. Dr. Rolf H. Weber from Hong Kong University. It highlights the specific characteristics of cloud services, interoperability, data portability, and sector-specific regulations while addressing the significance of competition law in ensuring free competition. Key topics include network neutrality, information security, and regulatory interventions necessary to prevent abusive market behavior. The paper emphasizes the growing need for well-defined regulatory standards in the rapidly evolving cloud environment.

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Comprehensive Regulatory Framework for Cloud Computing: Insights by Prof. Dr. Rolf H. Weber

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  1. Regulatory Framework for Cloud Computing Prof. Dr. Rolf H. Weber Hong Kong University, July 5, 2013

  2. Regulatory Framework for Cloud Computing - Prof. Dr. Rolf H. Weber

  3. Foundation of cloud computing • Specific characteristics • Different services • Levels of regulatory concerns Regulatory Framework for Cloud Computing - Prof. Dr. Rolf H. Weber

  4. Regulatory Framework for Cloud Computing - Prof. Dr. Rolf H. Weber

  5. 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

  6. 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

  7. 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

  8. 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

  9. 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

  10. 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

  11. Regulatory Framework for Cloud Computing - Prof. Dr. Rolf H. Weber

  12. 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

  13. Market definition Upstream market Downstream market Wholesale call termination Geographical market Regulatory Framework for Cloud Computing - Prof. Dr. Rolf H. Weber

  14. 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

  15. Restrictive agreements Vertical restraints Block exemption Black list of block exemption General principles Regulatory Framework for Cloud Computing - Prof. Dr. Rolf H. Weber

  16. 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

  17. Regulatory Framework for Cloud Computing - Prof. Dr. Rolf H. Weber

  18. 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

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