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UK Digital Markets Unit To Tighten, Enforce Big Tech Competition Rules

UK Digital Markets Unit To Tighten, Enforce Big Tech Competition Rules
UK Digital Markets Unit To Tighten, Enforce Big Tech Competition Rules
November 29, 2020  |  Regulation

The British government is establishing a new Digital Markets Unit tasked with enforcing laws that apply to Big Tech companies, such as Google and Facebook,...

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EU Digital Chief: Tech Firms That Break New Rules Face Fines, Break Up
EU Digital Chief: Tech Firms That Break New Rules Face Fines, Break Up
November 26, 2020  |  International

Thierry Breton, EU’s digital chief, says tech giants breaking the bloc’s new rules could face fines or more severe punishments like breaking up their European...

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Big Tech Digital Service Tax Comes Due In France
Big Tech Digital Service Tax Comes Due In France
November 25, 2020  |  International

The French Finance Ministry has advised big technology companies that the Digital Service Tax is now due, according to a Reuters report on Wednesday (Nov....

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French Officials And Biden Team Set To Talk On Trade, Taxes
French Officials And Biden Team Set To Talk On Trade, Taxes
November 24, 2020  |  International

European nations are hoping that an expected thaw in their relations with the U.S., after the change of administrations, will include an agreement over taxing...

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Biden’s Chief Tech Aide Could Bring Tighter Big Tech Oversight
Biden’s Chief Tech Aide Could Bring Tighter Big Tech Oversight
November 23, 2020  |  Regulation

Online privacy juggernaut and political veteran Bruce Reed is setting the stage for a Joe Biden White House that will get tough on tech, according...

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Big Bank Bids Likely Headed For Capitol Hill Hearings
Big Bank Bids Likely Headed For Capitol Hill Hearings
November 20, 2020  |  Regulation

Tech mergers have been in the crosshairs for lawmaker scrutiny – particularly over antitrust concerns. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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EU Digital Services Act Discussion Could Be Start Of Seismic Policy Change
EU Digital Services Act Discussion Could Be Start Of Seismic Policy Change
November 20, 2020  |  Regulation

For Big Tech, there’s just a hint of a bit of a reprieve in Europe. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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EU Digital Chief Vestager Invites Big Tech To Talk Ground Rules
EU Digital Chief Vestager Invites Big Tech To Talk Ground Rules
November 19, 2020  |  Regulation

American Big Tech companies will have a virtual sit-down on Nov. 24 with European Union (EU) Digital Head Margrethe Vestager to discuss rules in the...

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Apple Commission Cut Shows App Store Worries
Apple Commission Cut Shows App Store Worries
November 18, 2020  |  Apple

In business, sometimes giving in — just a bit — is a strategy. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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