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EU targets Uber, Deliveroo model with gig workers' rights plan

EU targets Uber, Deliveroo model with gig workers' rights plan

Companies argue it will lead to job losses.
Foo Yun Chee and Toby Sterling Dec 10 2021 12:16PM Financial Services
Italy fines Amazon record $1.78bn for abuse of market dominance

Italy fines Amazon record $1.78bn for abuse of market dominance

Tech giant to appeal.
Elvira Pollina and Maria Pia Quaglia Dec 10 2021 12:13PM Financial Services
Facebook could be sued by consumer groups on privacy grounds: EU court adviser

Facebook could be sued by consumer groups on privacy grounds: EU court adviser

Online gaming case could pave the way for similar action across the EU.
Foo Yun Chee Dec 3 2021 6:50AM Security
EU looking to relax rules to allow funding of cutting edge chip plants

EU looking to relax rules to allow funding of cutting edge chip plants

Eyes greater market share.
Sabine Siebold and Philip Blenkinsop Nov 19 2021 7:05AM Hardware
Europe's planned rival to Visa and Mastercard appeals for public funding

Europe's planned rival to Visa and Mastercard appeals for public funding

Private backers not prepared to stump up all the cash needed.
Huw Jones Nov 17 2021 5:54AM Financial Services
Macquarie and CDP win EU approval for Open Fiber acquisition

Macquarie and CDP win EU approval for Open Fiber acquisition

Australian fund takes 40 percent stake.
Staff Writer Nov 12 2021 6:50AM Telco/ISP
Google tells court 'staggering' $7 billion EU antitrust fine flawed

Google tells court 'staggering' $7 billion EU antitrust fine flawed

Wants penalty scraped or reduced.
Foo Yun Chee Oct 1 2021 6:45AM Software
NAB keeps a close watch on budding Euro, Australian AI rules

NAB keeps a close watch on budding Euro, Australian AI rules

Looks for future direction on ethical use of data and algorithms.
Ry Crozier Sep 7 2021 6:59AM Financial Services
EU states back personal data flows with ex-member Britain

EU states back personal data flows with ex-member Britain

Agree data protection standards are 'sufficiently high'.
Philip Blenkinsop Jun 18 2021 6:55AM Security
EU launches digital identity wallet driven by pandemic, digital push

EU launches digital identity wallet driven by pandemic, digital push

Expected to improve access to public, private services.
Foo Yun Chee Jun 4 2021 6:55AM Software
EU bodies' use of Amazon, Microsoft cloud services faces privacy probes

EU bodies' use of Amazon, Microsoft cloud services faces privacy probes

Over concerns about the transfer of personal data to the US.
Foo Yun Chee May 28 2021 6:53AM Cloud
EU explores chipmaker alliance as alternative to foreign-funded megafab

EU explores chipmaker alliance as alternative to foreign-funded megafab

Aims to double semiconductor market share by 20 percent.
Mathieu Rosemain, Michel Rose and Foo Yun Chee Apr 30 2021 1:16PM Hardware
French watchdog fines Google, Amazon for breaching cookies rules

French watchdog fines Google, Amazon for breaching cookies rules

Slapped with penalties worth $217 million.
Mathieu Rosemain Dec 11 2020 6:37AM Security
Apple hits back at European activist complaints against tracking tool

Apple hits back at European activist complaints against tracking tool

Draws strongly critical response.
Kirsti Knolle Nov 17 2020 9:36AM Security
EU telcos slam proposed tweaks to privacy rules on WhatsApp, Skype

EU telcos slam proposed tweaks to privacy rules on WhatsApp, Skype

For failing to bridge the gap between privacy and innovation.
Foo Yun Chee Nov 6 2020 12:58PM Security
Japan to join forces with US, Europe in regulating big tech firms

Japan to join forces with US, Europe in regulating big tech firms

New head of antitrust watchdog says.
Leika Kihara and Takahiko Wada Oct 20 2020 11:28AM Strategy
US sanctions turn up heat but Huawei serving Euro 5G clients

US sanctions turn up heat but Huawei serving Euro 5G clients

Senior executive says.
Staff Writer Oct 12 2020 11:53AM Networking
Big European states call for cryptocurrency curbs

Big European states call for cryptocurrency curbs

To protect consumers.
Christian Kraemer and Michael Nienaber Sep 14 2020 7:01AM Financial Services
Internet giants to face hefty fines under Austrian hate speech law

Internet giants to face hefty fines under Austrian hate speech law

Non-compliance to cost up to $16.3 million.
Staff Writer Sep 4 2020 12:29PM Software
Google-backed groups criticise Apple's new warnings on user tracking

Google-backed groups criticise Apple's new warnings on user tracking

Against requiring apps to show a pop-up screen.
Stephen Nellis and Paresh Dave Jul 6 2020 6:45AM Software

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