Facebook owner Meta Platforms has been fined a record $1.3 billion by European Union (EU) regulators for violating privacy rules by sending user data to the United States. The fine, the largest ever privacy penalty imposed by the EU, highlights the increasing risks faced by companies that fail to comply with EU privacy regulations. The […]
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The Federal Trade Commission finally has the power to move forward with its progressive enforcement and policy agenda after the Senate confirmed President Joe Biden’s nominee to the fifth commissioner seat Wednesday, CNBC reported. The Senate voted to confirm Alvaro Bedoya 51-50, with Vice President Kamala Harris casting the tie-breaking vote. The vote breaks a […]
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Apple is facing challenges on several fronts that could affect its App Store revenue. From judicial rulings in the U.S. to antitrust decisions in The Netherlands but more importantly, from legislative proposals in Europe and the US that could limit Apple’s exclusive ability to distribute apps for its operating system. However, Apple is doubling down […]
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