Britain to take on 'Big Tech' with new legal powers

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Wants more competitive digital markets.

Britain to take on 'Big Tech' with new legal powers
Britain said on Tuesday it would introduce a new law to rein in the power that big tech companies such as Google, Facebook and Amazon are able to wield to stifle competition in digital markets. The legislation will also bolster protection for consumers by making it easier to opt out of online ...

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