europe
NAB keeps a close watch on budding Euro, Australian AI rules
Looks for future direction on ethical use of data and algorithms.
Sep 7 2021 6:59AM
EU states back personal data flows with ex-member Britain
Agree data protection standards are 'sufficiently high'.
Jun 18 2021 6:55AM
EU launches digital identity wallet driven by pandemic, digital push
Expected to improve access to public, private services.
Jun 4 2021 6:55AM
EU bodies' use of Amazon, Microsoft cloud services faces privacy probes
Over concerns about the transfer of personal data to the US.
May 28 2021 6:53AM
EU explores chipmaker alliance as alternative to foreign-funded megafab
Aims to double semiconductor market share by 20 percent.
Apr 30 2021 1:16PM
French watchdog fines Google, Amazon for breaching cookies rules
Slapped with penalties worth $217 million.
Dec 11 2020 6:37AM
Apple hits back at European activist complaints against tracking tool
Draws strongly critical response.
Nov 17 2020 9:36AM
EU telcos slam proposed tweaks to privacy rules on WhatsApp, Skype
For failing to bridge the gap between privacy and innovation.
Nov 6 2020 12:58PM
Japan to join forces with US, Europe in regulating big tech firms
New head of antitrust watchdog says.
Oct 20 2020 11:28AM
US sanctions turn up heat but Huawei serving Euro 5G clients
Senior executive says.
Oct 12 2020 11:53AM
Big European states call for cryptocurrency curbs
To protect consumers.
Sep 14 2020 7:01AM
Internet giants to face hefty fines under Austrian hate speech law
Non-compliance to cost up to $16.3 million.
Sep 4 2020 12:29PM
Google-backed groups criticise Apple's new warnings on user tracking
Against requiring apps to show a pop-up screen.
Jul 6 2020 6:45AM
France, Germany back European cloud computing 'moonshot'
Take on Amazon, Microsoft and Google dominance.
Jun 5 2020 6:37AM
EU to adopt unified policy on coronavirus mobile apps
In part to address privacy concerns.
Apr 9 2020 6:32AM
European mobile operators share data for coronavirus fight
Balancing health initiatives with GDPR compliance.
Mar 19 2020 1:10PM
Businesses should control their B2B data, says EU commissioner
Prevent same exploitation seen with consumer data.
Jan 9 2020 9:49AM
EU Central Bank shuts down one of its websites after hack
Compromise went undetected for months.
Aug 16 2019 6:28AM
Google, Facebook, Amazon to testify in US against French digital tax
Tech companies line up.
Aug 14 2019 1:14PM
US to probe French plan to tax tech companies
Wants 'unfair' protectionist policy dropped.
Jul 11 2019 12:41PM
