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EU data protection

TikTok Fined $600 Million for Sending European User Data to China

TikTok was fined 530 million euros for failing to protect European users' data from Chinese access.

fromFast Company

Social media marketing

TikTok's 'SkinnyTok' trend is under fire from EU regulators

EU regulators are investigating TikTok's 'SkinnyTok' for promoting extreme thinness and unhealthy weight loss advice to protect minors.

TikTok fined $602 million for illegally sending European user data to China

TikTok fined €530 million for breaching EU privacy laws by transferring user data to China without adequate safeguards.

fromwww.nytimes.com

TikTok Fined $600 Million for Sending European User Data to China

TikTok was fined 530 million euros for failing to protect European users' data from Chinese access.

fromFast Company

Social media marketing

TikTok's 'SkinnyTok' trend is under fire from EU regulators

EU regulators are investigating TikTok's 'SkinnyTok' for promoting extreme thinness and unhealthy weight loss advice to protect minors.

EU squares up to US with deregulation, clean tech push DW 02/26/2025

The European Commission is shifting from regulation to deregulation to enhance EU competitiveness while aiming for ambitious climate goals.

fromstupiddope.com

Europe news

Europe's Cannabis Future Unfolds: Cannabis Europa 2025 Returns to London June 24-25

Cannabis Europa 2025 is crucial for shaping the future of cannabis in Europe, connecting decision-makers and entrepreneurs.

Europe news

fromwww.dw.com

EU squares up to US with deregulation, clean tech push DW 02/26/2025

The European Commission is shifting from regulation to deregulation to enhance EU competitiveness while aiming for ambitious climate goals.

fromstupiddope.com

Europe news

Europe's Cannabis Future Unfolds: Cannabis Europa 2025 Returns to London June 24-25

Cannabis Europa 2025 is crucial for shaping the future of cannabis in Europe, connecting decision-makers and entrepreneurs.

European Commission fines Apple and Meta over breached DMA rules

Apple and Meta have been fined for breaching the Digital Markets Act, demonstrating regulatory scrutiny over their market practices.

6 days ago

Can US monopoly laws rein in Silicon Valley?

EU fines Apple and Meta for violation of Digital Markets Act, signaling increased regulatory scrutiny on tech companies.

fromComputerworld

EU data protection

Brussels fines Apple and Meta for noncompliance with the Digital Markets Act

The European Commission has fined Apple and Meta for violations of the Digital Markets Act, focusing on data consent and consumer choice restrictions.

fromIrish Independent

European startups

Meta says EU trying to "handicap" US firms after new fines, amid Trump anger at Europe

EU fines on American tech firms fuel accusations of bias against US companies.

1 month ago

European startups

The EU's new charges against Google could lead to at least $35 billion in fines

The EU is intensifying regulatory scrutiny of Google and Apple under the Digital Markets Act.

fromExchangewire

Marketing tech

Google's Ad Stack Court Face-off Finalises; Google Modifies Search; AI Overviews Decreasing Publisher Traffic - ExchangeWire.com

The case against Google's ad tech stack is nearing a conclusion, with Judge Brinkema's ruling expected soon regarding its alleged monopoly.

fromGSMArena.com

European Commission fines Apple and Meta over breached DMA rules

Apple and Meta have been fined for breaching the Digital Markets Act, demonstrating regulatory scrutiny over their market practices.

6 days ago

Can US monopoly laws rein in Silicon Valley?

EU fines Apple and Meta for violation of Digital Markets Act, signaling increased regulatory scrutiny on tech companies.

fromComputerworld

Brussels fines Apple and Meta for noncompliance with the Digital Markets Act

The European Commission has fined Apple and Meta for violations of the Digital Markets Act, focusing on data consent and consumer choice restrictions.

fromIrish Independent

Meta says EU trying to "handicap" US firms after new fines, amid Trump anger at Europe

EU fines on American tech firms fuel accusations of bias against US companies.

1 month ago

The EU's new charges against Google could lead to at least $35 billion in fines

The EU is intensifying regulatory scrutiny of Google and Apple under the Digital Markets Act.

fromExchangewire

Marketing tech

Google's Ad Stack Court Face-off Finalises; Google Modifies Search; AI Overviews Decreasing Publisher Traffic - ExchangeWire.com

The case against Google's ad tech stack is nearing a conclusion, with Judge Brinkema's ruling expected soon regarding its alleged monopoly.

more#digital-markets-act

France politics

fromThe Local France

2 weeks ago

Is France set to make medical checks compulsory for older drivers?

France may impose mandatory medical checks every five years for drivers aged 70 and older following an EU agreement.

#digital-services-act

EU might impose further regulation on WhatsApp

WhatsApp's rise in EU users may lead to stricter regulations under the Digital Services Act.

3 months ago

Europe politics

EU asks X for internal documents about algorithms as it steps up investigation

The EU is intensifying its investigation into X's content moderation practices, focusing on algorithm transparency and compliance with the Digital Services Act.

fromTechCrunch

EU data protection

Shein gets more questions from EU about DSA compliance | TechCrunch

Shein is facing increased scrutiny from the EU, with demands for detailed responses on risks and compliance under the Digital Services Act.

Miscellaneous

EU launches action against shopping website Temu over illegal products

The EU has initiated investigations into the Chinese website Temu for failing to adequately control the sale of illegal products.

EU might impose further regulation on WhatsApp

WhatsApp's rise in EU users may lead to stricter regulations under the Digital Services Act.

3 months ago

Europe politics

EU asks X for internal documents about algorithms as it steps up investigation

The EU is intensifying its investigation into X's content moderation practices, focusing on algorithm transparency and compliance with the Digital Services Act.

fromTechCrunch

EU data protection

Shein gets more questions from EU about DSA compliance | TechCrunch

Shein is facing increased scrutiny from the EU, with demands for detailed responses on risks and compliance under the Digital Services Act.

more#digital-services-act

Miscellaneous

EU launches action against shopping website Temu over illegal products

The EU has initiated investigations into the Chinese website Temu for failing to adequately control the sale of illegal products.

Artificial intelligence

fromTechCrunch

Europe denies dropping AI liability rules under pressure from Trump | TechCrunch

The EU denies abandoning AI regulation due to U.S. pressure, focusing instead on cutting red tape to enhance competitiveness.

Cars

fromTESLARATI

3 months ago

Tesla joins group of automakers suing EU for EV tariffs from China-built cars

Tesla is suing the EU over duties imposed on Chinese-built electric vehicles amid rising political stakes for domestic manufacturing.

4 months ago

Apple

There's now an Apple Pay alternative for iPhone users in Norway

Apple's NFC technology is now accessible to third-party developers, enabling payment alternatives like Vipps MobilePay for iPhone users.

Google files first ever complaint with EU against Microsoft

Google Cloud alleges Microsoft is anti-competitive regarding its licensing policies, impacting customer costs significantly.

fromCloud Pro

DevOps

CISPE unveils cloud watchdog for Microsoft - and plans to monitor Broadcom, VMware too

ECCO will monitor cloud competition in Europe, focusing on Microsoft's compliance and broader software licensing practices affecting competition.

Tech industry

fromTheregister

Google files first ever complaint with EU against Microsoft

Google Cloud alleges Microsoft is anti-competitive regarding its licensing policies, impacting customer costs significantly.

fromCloud Pro

DevOps

CISPE unveils cloud watchdog for Microsoft - and plans to monitor Broadcom, VMware too

ECCO will monitor cloud competition in Europe, focusing on Microsoft's compliance and broader software licensing practices affecting competition.

more#microsoft

fromwww.dw.com

EU data protection

Why the EU might delay a law to slow deforestation DW 11/13/2024

The EU is considering delaying the implementation of the EUDR, risking worsening deforestation amidst an ongoing global forest loss crisis.

fromSiliconANGLE

LinkedIn hit with $334M fine for violating GDPR - SiliconANGLE

LinkedIn fined €310 million for GDPR violations related to targeted advertising practices.

fromBusiness Matters

EU data protection

CASP License: Understanding Its Importance and Application Process

The CASP license ensures regulatory compliance, enhances credibility, and broadens market access for crypto businesses.

Artificial intelligence

fromwww.dw.com

Europe's AI bosses sound warning on soaring compliance costs DW 09/25/2024

Europe's AI innovation is stifled by stringent regulations, risking its competitive edge against Big Tech.

Privacy professionals

fromwww.cnbc.com

Google wins court challenge to the EU's $1.7 billion antitrust fine over ad product

The EU court has annulled a significant fine imposed on Google, indicating a potential re-evaluation of how market dominance is assessed.

Apple

fromFast Company

Apple's latest iPhone announcement signals the start of a two-track future

Apple's new iPhone 16 features a powerful A18 chip and AI tools, but faces regulatory changes limiting user experience in Europe.