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US lawmaker says still concerned about Facebook cryptocurrency after Swiss meetings

US lawmaker says still concerned about Facebook cryptocurrency after Swiss meetings

After meeting with Switzerland's State Secretariat for International Financial Matters.
Staff Writer Aug 27 2019 1:25PM Financial Services
German court suspends restrictions on Facebook data gathering

German court suspends restrictions on Facebook data gathering

After Facebook appealed landmark decision.
Staff Writer Aug 27 2019 6:55AM Networking
France delays signing of Internet pledge amid US pressure

France delays signing of Internet pledge amid US pressure

Optimistic social media platforms will still sign pledge despite a last-minute delay at G7.
Staff Writer Aug 26 2019 6:11AM Benchmarking Change
Who's tracking you? Facebook users to get more control over data

Who's tracking you? Facebook users to get more control over data

Tweaking policies to allow users to see and control data the social network gathers.
Staff Writer Aug 21 2019 7:07AM Security
FTC chairman says Facebook's plan to merge brands may make it harder to split: FT

FTC chairman says Facebook's plan to merge brands may make it harder to split: FT

As FTC probes for antitrust violations.
Staff Writer Aug 20 2019 1:00PM Strategy
Irish regulator queries Facebook on transcription of users' audio

Irish regulator queries Facebook on transcription of users' audio

Wants information on how the company handled data during manual transcription.
Staff Writer Aug 15 2019 6:48AM Networking
Google, Facebook, Amazon to testify in US against French digital tax

Google, Facebook, Amazon to testify in US against French digital tax

Tech companies line up.
David Shepardson Aug 14 2019 1:14PM Benchmarking Change
Facebook loses facial recognition appeal, must face privacy class action

Facebook loses facial recognition appeal, must face privacy class action

Lawsuit claims it illegally collected and stored biometric data on millions without consent.
Jonathan Stempel Aug 9 2019 6:32AM Security
UK's data watchdog seeks more clarity from Facebook over Libra

UK's data watchdog seeks more clarity from Facebook over Libra

Joins with global counterparts in call for more openness.
Staff Writer Aug 6 2019 6:32AM Financial Services
Facebook says it dismantles covert influence campaign tied to Saudi government

Facebook says it dismantles covert influence campaign tied to Saudi government

Network of fake accounts and pages on Facebook to attack regional rivals.
Jack Stubbs Aug 2 2019 7:27AM Networking
Man can sue over arrest for parody Facebook page mocking police: US court

Man can sue over arrest for parody Facebook page mocking police: US court

Decision on Ohio man acquitted in 2016 of felony after creating a parody.
Jonathan Stempel Jul 30 2019 6:59AM Strategy
ACCC Digital Platforms report calls for sweeping reforms

ACCC Digital Platforms report calls for sweeping reforms

Google and Facebook's dominance drives call for new regulation of privacy, competition, content and more.
Matt Johnston , Simon Sharwood Jul 26 2019 12:31PM Strategy
Facebook to create privacy panel, pay $7bn to US

Facebook to create privacy panel, pay $7bn to US

Settles allegations around use of 2FA and handling of phone numbers.
David Shepardson Jul 24 2019 6:58AM Security
Regulators won't let Libra launch until they feel safe

Regulators won't let Libra launch until they feel safe

Central banker flags "prolonged discussion" to ensure safety and stability.
Francesco Canepa and Leigh Thomas Jul 19 2019 6:17AM Financial Services
G7 finance chiefs pour cold water on Facebook Libra

G7 finance chiefs pour cold water on Facebook Libra

Ministers flag regulatory fight.
Leigh Thomas and Michael Nienaber Jul 18 2019 6:07AM Financial Services
Anti-encryption laws 'imperil' cross-border data access deal with US

Anti-encryption laws 'imperil' cross-border data access deal with US

Govt shoots itself in the foot with crypto-busting laws?
Juha Saarinen Jul 17 2019 12:21PM Security
Big tech grilled over business practices

Big tech grilled over business practices

US lawmakers continue antitrust questioning.
Diane Bartz Jul 17 2019 12:15PM Strategy
US Senators label Facebook Libra "delusional" and "crazy"

US Senators label Facebook Libra "delusional" and "crazy"

Trust deficit bites.
Pete Schroeder and Katie Paul Jul 17 2019 6:02AM Financial Services
ANZ says Facebook's Libra is no bank-buster

ANZ says Facebook's Libra is no bank-buster

Warns of risks for miners and worries about backing.
Simon Sharwood Jul 16 2019 12:43PM Financial Services
US Treasury sec says Facebook Libra must avoid money laundering

US Treasury sec says Facebook Libra must avoid money laundering

Steve Mnuchin has Trump's ear, and Trump thinks Facebook is biased ...
Katanga Johnson Jul 16 2019 6:29AM Financial Services

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