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Digital Economy,Digital Economy

Italian data protection authority issues temporary restrictions on TikTok

The social network will not be able to process data of users whose age has not been verified.

UK competition authority investigates the use of algorithms in digital markets

The CMA opened a consultation on potential harms of algorithms to competition and consumers.

Germany reforms competition law to reflect the evolution of digital markets

The new rules introduce requirements for online platforms with ‘cross-market importance’, and will influence negotiations on the European Digital Markets Act.

UK competition authority to investigate Google’s Chrome browser

The CMA will examine Google’s proposal to remove third-party cookies and other functionalities from its browser.

US finds some digital services taxes are discriminatory

The US Trade Representative has completed investigations into the taxes in India, Italy, and Turkey.

France adopts rules to prevent device waste

The new rules will also require telecoms operators to inform consumers about the carbon footprint of their digital consumption.

Algorithm used by Deliveroo in Italy ruled as discriminatory

A tribunal found the algorithm to be ‘blind’ to the reasons why workers may cancel their shifts, and who were penalised as a result.

European Commission clears Google’s acquisition of FitBit

The EC accepted Google’s commitments following an in-depth investigation.

European Commission unveils new Cybersecurity Strategy

The EC will revise the NIS Directive to include more critical industries.

European Commission unveils new proposals to regulate Big Tech

The European Commission publishes the long-awaited Digital Services Act alongside the Digital Markets Act.