Italy fines Facebook 7 mn euros over data protection
Italy's antitrust regulator announced Wednesday a new fine of 7.0 million euros ($8.45 million) against Facebook for misleading conduct on data protection.
Feb 17, 2021
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Australia news media 'large and small' discuss Google deals
Google is quickly negotiating generous deals with big and small Australian media companies to pay for news as lawmakers consider forcing digital giants into such agreements, Australia's treasurer said Wednesday.
Feb 17, 2021
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Police in Europe bust gang hijacking celeb phones, arrest 10
Police have arrested 10 people in the U.K., Belgium and Malta for allegedly hijacking mobile phones belonging to U.S. celebrities including internet influencers, sports stars and musicians to steal personal information and ...
Feb 10, 2021
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Florida lawmakers challenge Silicon Valley over 'censorship'
Florida lawmakers, including Gov. Ron DeSantis, intensified their battle with Facebook, Twitter and Silicon Valley when they announced new proposals Tuesday aimed at reigning in platforms they accuse of squelching the free ...
Feb 3, 2021
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Robinhood raises $3.4 bn to meet needs amid GameStop saga
Online trading platform Robinhood, which has seen demand surge amid a social media campaign targeting GameStop and other companies, said on Monday it had raised $3.4 billion to finance its needs.
Feb 1, 2021
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Smartphone giant Xiaomi sues to reverse US blacklisting
Chinese smartphone maker Xiaomi said Sunday it had filed a lawsuit seeking to overturn the former Trump administration's last-minute blacklisting of the electronics giant.
Jan 31, 2021
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Apple CEO escalates battle with Facebook over online privacy
Apple CEO Tim Cook fired off a series of thinly veiled shots at Facebook and other social media companies Thursday, escalating an online privacy battle pitting the iPhone maker against digital services that depend on tracking ...
Jan 28, 2021
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Biden and Section 230: New administration, same problems for Facebook, Google and Twitter as under Trump
Delivering his first remarks on the steps of the Capitol overrun by an angry mob two weeks ago, President Joe Biden called for an end to America's "uncivil" war.
Jan 25, 2021
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Turkey slaps advertising ban on Twitter, Pinterest
Turkey on Tuesday slapped advertising bans on Twitter, Periscope and Pinterest over their non-compliance with a controversial new law that requires social media platforms to appoint legal representatives in the country.
Jan 19, 2021
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TikTok tightens privacy features for younger users
A month after federal regulators ordered it to disclose how its practices affect children and teenagers, TikTok is tightening its privacy practices for the under-18 crowd.
Jan 13, 2021
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