Italy investigates Apple, Google, Dropbox over cloud storage
Italy's competition watchdog has launched an investigation into Apple, Google and Dropbox over their cloud storage services.
Sep 7, 2020
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Google delays phase out of tracking tech by nearly 2 years
Google will delay by nearly two years the phase out of Chrome web browser technology that tracks users for ad purposes, saying that it needs more time to develop a replacement system.
Jun 24, 2021
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Facebook rejects call to share revenue with Australian media
Facebook on Monday rejected calls from the Australian government and news companies that it share advertising revenue with the media, suggesting it would rather cut news content from its platform.
Jun 15, 2020
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Australian watchdog accuses Google of privacy breaches
Australia's consumer watchdog launched court action against Google on Monday alleging the technology giant misled account holders about its use of their personal data.
Jul 27, 2020
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UK fines Facebook $69.4 million for failing to supply data
Britain's competition watchdog fined Facebook 50.5 million pounds ($69.4 million) on Wednesday for violating rules during the U.K. investigation into the social media giant's purchase of Giphy.
Oct 20, 2021
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UK investigates Google's plan to revamp Chrome browser
Britain's competition watchdog said Friday it launched an investigation into Google's plan to overhaul its ad data system over worries it could leave even less room for rivals in the online ad industry.
Jan 8, 2021
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Italy hits Amazon, Apple with 200 mn euro antitrust fine
Italy's competition watchdog imposed fines totalling over 200 million euros ($225 million) on Amazon and Apple Tuesday in the latest action taken against US tech giants in Europe over their business practices.
Nov 23, 2021
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Qantas probed over allegedly using crisis to try to sink rival
Australia's consumer watchdog said Tuesday it was investigating Qantas for alleged anti-competitive behaviour, after its CEO appeared to call for rival Virgin Australia to be cut out of a massive government bailout.
Mar 24, 2020
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Amazon faces UK investigation over anti-competitive concerns
Britain's competition watchdog is investigating whether Amazon is harming competition and hurting consumers by giving an unfair advantage to merchants that pay for extra services.
Jul 6, 2022
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Just Eat Takeaway.com nears deal for meal delivery firm Grubhub
Anglo-Dutch meal delivery firm Just Eat Takeaway.com said Wednesday it is in "advanced discussions" for a deal to buy US company Grubhub, which Uber has also made an offer for.
Jun 10, 2020
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