#ukcma #uk #liverpoolvictoryparade #liverpoolfc #crowdsafety #eventsafety #nearmiss #mutualaid #martynslaw #recklessendangerment #crowdmanagement #crowds #events #crowdprofs #eventprofs… | United King... On Friday 5th March, after months of research, interviews and investigation, Liverpool City Councils events team, Culture Liverpool shared publicly the report into the issues at the Liverpool Victory ...

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Read more, here: www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7437053044946604032

#GCMA #UKCMA #UK #LiverpoolVictoryParade #CrowdSafety #EventSafety #MutualAid #VictoryParade #Crowds #Events #CrowdProfs #EventProfs #GlobalCrowds

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to raising standards globally.

Wishing the entire UKCMA team every success for a powerful and productive two days at Middlesbrough Town Hall.

#GCMA #UKCMA #SaferCrowdsSaferVenues #CrowdSafety #CrowdManagement #EventSafety #GlobalCrowds #CrowdProfs #StrongerTogether

Smarter tech on event day means faster calls, clearer coordination, & safer outcomes. 3/3, 2:15 p.m. GMT at #SCSV26, Nic Wilson shares how site-specific #WeatherIntelligence helps teams plan for lightning, wind, & extreme heat. dtn.link/qubv5k

#EventSafety #UKCMA #SCSV26 #LiveEvents #DTNWeatherHub

Smarter tech on event day means faster calls, clearer coordination, & safer outcomes. 3/3, 2:15 p.m. GMT at #SCSV26, Nic Wilson shares how site-specific #WeatherIntelligence helps teams plan for lightning, wind, & extreme heat. dtn.link/qubv5k

#EventSafety #UKCMA #SCSV26 #LiveEvents #DTNWeatherHub

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#SCSV26 #UKCMA #GCMA #DTN #PinkBows #CrowdSafety #CrowdManagement #EventSafety #MajorEvents #LiveEvents #EventOperations #RiskManagement #WeatherRisk #SevereWeather #BeWeatherWise #Crowds #CrowdProfs #GlobalCrowds

Apple and Google pledge to implement fairer App Store rules in the UK, aiming to enhance transparency and competition for developers. #AppStore #TechNews #UKCMA #FairCompetition Link: thedailytechfeed.com/apple-and-go...

Google Concedes on AI Search Controls Under UK Pressure - WinBuzzer Google has announced publisher opt-out controls for AI search summaries hours after UK regulators proposed forcing such measures amid market dominance concerns.

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Google Concedes on AI Search Controls Under UK Pressure

#AI #Google #GoogleSearch #GoogleAIOverviews #AIEthics #UnitedKingdom #AIRegulation #SearchEngines #UKCMA #AIModel

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Congratulations, Jake. A great appointment — and yes, a very nice chap too!

#GCMA #UKCMA #CrowdManagement #CrowdProfs #EventProfs #ProfessionalStandards #Operations #StrongerTogether #SaferCrowdsSaferVenues

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#GCMA #TheControlRoom #CrowdManagement #EventSafety #SaferCrowds #GlobalNetwork #ESA #ESAC #UKCMA #CrowdProfs #EventProfs #GlobalCrowds

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#GCMA #UKCMA #SaferCrowdsSaferVenues #CrowdManagement #EventSafety #CrowdProfs #EventProfs #Leadership #ProfessionalCommunity #Collaboration #GlobalNetwork #Global #Crowds #Events #CrowdProfs #EventProfs #GlobalCrowds

UK's CMA designates Apple & Google with 'Strategic Market Status,' aiming to boost competition in mobile platforms. #TechRegulation #Competition #Apple #Google #UKCMA Link: thedailytechfeed.com/uk-designate...

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#GCMA #UKCMA #EqualityInSecurity #Inclusion #DiversityMatters #ProfessionalStandards #CrowdManagement #GlobalAlliance #Global #Crowds #Events #CrowdProfs #EventProfs #GlobalCrowds #SaferCrowdsSaferVenues #StrongerTogether

Membership Application — Global Crowd Management Alliance

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Not yet a GCMA member? There's still time to apply, here 👉 thegcma.com/application

#GCMA #TheControlRoom #CrowdManagement #EventSafety #SaferCrowds #GlobalNetwork #ESA #ESAC #UKCMA #GCMA #Global #Crowds #Events #CrowdProfs #EventProfs #GlobalCrowds

Apple disputes UK's new 'strategic market status' rules, citing risks to user privacy and innovation. #Apple #UKCMA #DigitalMarketsAct #TechRegulation Link: thedailytechfeed.com/apple-challe...

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#CrowdManagement #CrowdPsychology #EventSafety #MassGatherings #GCMA #UKCMA #MultitudesBook #DanHancox #CrowdProfs #EventProfs #Global #Crowds #Events #CrowdProfs #EventProfs #GlobalCrowds

Japan says Apple's Must Lift Browser Ban | Billions at Stake, and the Fight for Open Web on iOS Apple's Enduring Browser Engine Ban: A Global Standoff for the Open Web Description: In this episode of Upwardly Mobile, we delve into Apple's persistent ban on third-party browser engines on iOS, a restriction that continues to stifle competition and limit the capabilities of web applications. Despite growing global pressure and explicit legal mandates like the EU's Digital Markets Act (DMA), Apple has maintained technical and contractual barriers that make it commercially unviable for other browser vendors like Google and Mozilla to offer their own engines on iOS . We explore why this ban matters for consumers, developers, and the future of the open internet. Key Discussion Points: • The Unique Ban: Apple is the only "gatekeeper" that imposes a ban on third-party browser engines, forcing all browsers on iOS to use its proprietary WebKit engine . This prevents genuine browser competition and limits the functionality and performance of web apps, hindering their ability to compete with native apps• Apple's Justifications vs. Reality:     ◦ Apple claims its restrictions are for security, privacy, and system integrity . Apple's representatives, like Kyle Andeer and Gary Davis, assert that browser vendors have "everything they need" and have simply "chosen not to" port their engines.    ◦ However, critics argue that Apple uses security and privacy as an "elastic shield" for its financial interests . Evidence does not suggest material differences in security performance between WebKit and alternative engines. Browser vendors, with their strong security track records, could even improve iOS security by competing• Barriers to Entry: The primary obstacles preventing alternative browser engines on iOS include:     ◦ Loss of existing EU users: Browser vendors are forced to create entirely new apps, meaning they must abandon current users and start from scratch in the EU . This single requirement "destroys the business case".     ◦ No web developer testing outside EU: Developers globally cannot test their web software on third-party engines on iOS for EU users .     ◦ Hostile legal terms: Apple's contractual conditions are "harsh, one-sided, and incompatible with the DMA" .     ◦ Uncertainty on updates for travelers: Apple has not confirmed that browser updates (including security patches) will not be disabled if an EU user travels outside the EU for more than 30 days . • Regulatory Pressure and Compliance:     ◦ EU Digital Markets Act (DMA): Explicitly prohibits gatekeepers from requiring the use of their web browser engine. The DMA demands "effective compliance" and prohibits undermining obligations through technical or contractual means. Despite 15 months, no browser vendor has successfully ported an engine, indicating Apple's non-compliance.    ◦ Japan's Smartphone Act (MSCA): Passed and will directly prohibit Apple's ban by December 2025 . Guidelines clarify that actions that hinder adoption, not just outright bans, are prohibited. It also mandates fair API access and prompt choice screens at initial smartphone setup.    ◦ UK Competition and Markets Authority (CMA): Provisionally designated Apple (and Google) with "Strategic Market Status," highlighting Apple's browser engine ban and suppression of web app competition . The UK sees strong enforcement as crucial for economic growth and innovation, especially for startups.• Why Apple Resists: It's fundamentally about protecting revenue .     ◦ Google Search Deal: Safari is Apple's "highest margin product," bringing in $20 billion annually from Google for default search engine status. Losing even 1% browser market share means a $200 million annual revenue loss .     ◦ App Store Revenue: By limiting web app capabilities, Apple protects its App Store revenue, estimated at $27.4 billion in 2024 . Web apps could replace most phone apps, and even a 20% shift could mean a $5.5 billion annual loss for Apple.     ◦ User Lock-in: The ban also contributes to user lock-in, making it harder for consumers to switch devices or operating systems, as seen with iMessage . • The Path Forward: Regulators and advocates, like Open Web Advocacy, call for firm intervention to compel Apple to make necessary changes . Key fixes include allowing browsers to update existing apps with their own engines, enabling global web developer testing, granting full hardware and content filtering API access, and allowing third-party browsers to manage and install web apps. Conclusion: The fight for browser competition on iOS is a global issue, not just a regional one. With the EU, Japan, and the UK now directly addressing Apple's ban, 2026 is poised to be a decisive year in restoring browser competition and ensuring the web remains an open, interoperable platform . Sponsor: This episode is brought to you by Approov, ensuring secure mobile API access for your apps. Learn more at approov.io. Sources/Further Reading: • "Apple's Browser Engine Ban Persists, Even Under the DMA" - Open Web Advocacy • "Japan: Apple Must Lift Browser Engine Ban by December" - Open Web Advocacy • "UK Regulator Flags Apple’s iOS Browser Engine Ban in Draft SMS Designation" - Open Web Advocacy Keywords: Apple, iOS, Browser Engine Ban, DMA, Digital Markets Act, WebKit, Safari, Open Web Advocacy, Browser Competition, Web Apps, App Store, Google, Mozilla, UK CMA, Japan Smartphone Act, Antitrust, Market Power, Revenue, Gatekeeper, Tech Regulation, Monopoly, Interoperability, Mobile Software Competition Act, SMS.

📣 New Podcast! "Japan says Apple's Must Lift Browser Ban | Billions at Stake, and the Fight for Open Web on iOS" on @Spreaker #antitrust #apple #approov #appstore #browsercompetition #digitalmarkets #digitalmarketsact #dma #ios #japansmartphoneact #openweb #techregulation #ukcma #webapps

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Access the full article, here 🔗 protocol.esta.org/summer-2025/...

#MartynsLaw #ProtectDuty #CrowdSafety #GCMA #UKCMA #PublicSafety #EventSafety #GlobalCrowdManagement #EricStuartQPM #UK #StrongerTogether #SaferCrowdsSaferVenues #Global #Crowds #Events #CrowdProfs #EventProfs #GlobalCrowds

Institute of Place Management The Institute of Place Management is a professional network owned and operated by Manchester Metropolitan University.

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Institute of Place Management - www.placemanagement.org/

#CrowdManagement #TheControlRoom #Networking #EventSafety #WordsMatter #PublicSafety #GCMA #UKCMA #ESA #ESAC #Global #Crowds #Events #CrowdProfs #EventProfs #GlobalCrowds

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It's a unique opportunity to connect across continents and organisations as we tackle shared challenges in global crowd management.

#CrowdManagement #TheControlRoom #EventSafety #WordsMatter #VehicleIncursions #PublicSafety #Bengaluru #GCMA #UKCMA #ESA #ESAC

NFCC Urges Public Caution as Risk of Wildfire Heightened - NFCC

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📖 Read more via the NFCC: nfcc.org.uk/nfcc-urges-p...

#WildfireWarning #EventSafety #CrowdManagement #WeatherRisks #UKCMA #NFCC #FireSafety #Global #Crowds #Events #CrowdProfs #EventProfs #GlobalCrowds

2021 – 2030 - Working With Crowds The following has been gathered from secondary websites, news and presentations.Some of the terminology contained in the headings and body of these links is misleading. These have been taken from pres...

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🔗 www.workingwithcrowds.com/2020-2030

#CrowdDisasters #CrowdManagement #EventSafety #WorkingWithCrowds #SafetyFirst #CrowdProfessionals #LearnFromThePast #ProtectTheFuture #UKCMA #EventIndustry #CrowdProfs #EventProfs #SaferCrowdsSaferVenues

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#CrowdManagement #SaferVenues #EventSafety #UKCMA #CollaborativeEffort #GCMA #SaferCrowds #Global #Crowds #Events #CrowdProfs #EventProfs #GlobalCrowds

UK Regulators Clear Microsoft's $13B OpenAI Partnership - WinBuzzer The UK CMA has approved Microsoft’s multi-billion-dollar investment in OpenAI, despite ongoing concerns over AI monopolies and control in the sector.

UK regulators have approved Microsoft’s multi-billion-dollar investment in OpenAI, despite ongoing concerns over AI monopolies and control in the sector

#AI #OpenAI #GenAI #UK #Regulation #AIRegulation #UKCMA #Microsoft #ChatGPT

UK CMA launches investigation into Apple’s App Store and Google’s Play Store, examining their impact on users and businesses. A closer look at tech giants’ practices. #UKCMA #Apple #Google #AppStore #PlayStore #TechNews #Regulation #DigitalEconomy #Innovation

UK Regulators Target Apples iOS Browser Restrictions - WinBuzzer The UK’s Competition and Markets Authority criticizes Apple’s iOS browser rules, accusing the company of stifling competition and innovation.

The UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has released provisional findings accusing Apple of stifling competition in the mobile browser market. #apple #iOS #safari #antitrust #UKCMA #browsers

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The UK CMA has launched an investigation into Ticketmaster to determine if it violated consumer protection laws in the sale of Oasis tickets, focusing on issues like "dynamic pricing." #Ticketmaster #ConsumerRights #UKCMA

The UK CMA wraps up its investigation into the Google Play Store and Apple App Store, just before the new digital rules regime kicks in this fall. 📅🔍 Expect expanded powers and potential changes. #TechRegulation #DigitalRules #UKCMA

The UK CMA approves Meta's updated ad rules, ensuring Meta won't use Marketplace advertisers' data to enhance Marketplace without explicit opt-in or opt-out. This move aims to strengthen data privacy and transparency. 🇬🇧🔒 #Meta #DataPrivacy #UKCMA

The UK CMA is probing Google's partnership with Anthropic to assess if it constitutes a merger that could negatively impact UK competition. 🔍🇬🇧 #UKCMA #Google #Anthropic #CompetitionLaw

The UK CMA has opened a formal investigation into Microsoft's Inflection AI investment, with a decision on whether to pursue an in-depth investigation expected by September 11. 🕵️‍♂️💼 #Microsoft #InflectionAI #UKCMA #TechNews