The European Union has vowed it will take action regarding the implementation of a new ‘digital tax’ aimed at major …
European Union slaps Google with $1.7 billion antitrust fine
Internet giant Google has been handed down with another antitrust fine worth EU 1.49 billion.
Google, Amazon targeted in EU unfair digital practices rules
European Union regulators have reached a broad agreement on new digital platform rules aimed at stopping unfair practices by online platforms and app stores, Reuters reported.
EU leaders push proposal for digital tax
European Union finance ministers are set to discuss a watered down proposal on an EU-wide digital tax, according to a report by Reuters.
Google lets users “banish” annoying online ads
The world’s largest digital ad-seller is expanding a set of controls that let people restrict particular ads and personal-targeting criteria, Bloomberg reported.
Facebook plans to swerve EU privacy law with new policy
Facebook is set to move more than 1.5 billion users out of reach of a new European privacy law, which would allow regulators to fine companies for data breaches.
ADGM sets up data protection body
Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) Registration Authority has established an Office of Data Protection to carry out the administration of …
France seeks bitcoin regulation dialogue at G20
France Finance Minister Bruno Le Maire has reportedly said that he aims to propose that the G20 group of major economies discuss regulation of the bitcoin virtual currency next year.
Veritas introduces data classification to eDiscovery Platform
Multi-cloud data management player Veritas Technologies has unveiled advances to the company’s eDiscovery Platform with new data classification features designed to help …
Apple to pay Ireland $15.4B in back taxes
Apple has reached an agreement with the European Union to pay $15.4 billion in back taxes it was ordered to …