The Commission maintains the Regulation is generally working, but has found room for improvement in cooperation between countries.
Google loses appeal against GDPR fine in France
The Council of State confirmed the decision of the data protection authority to fine Google €50m for its targeted advertising practices.
French court strikes down most of the country’s law on hate speech
The constitutional court found that the law undermines freedom of speech in a disproportionate way. The decision could have an impact on future EU law on the matter.
European Commission opens two antitrust investigations involving Apple
The EC will investigate the mandatory use of Apple's own proprietary in-app purchase system, and restrictions on Apple Pay’s ‘tap and go’ function.
European Commission requires Big Tech to report monthly on disinformation
The EC will seek to expand the reporting programme to platforms such as WhatsApp and TikTok not currently signed up to the Code of Conduct.
Google asks the EC to thread carefully in regulating AI
The company’s response to the EC’s consultation on Artificial Intelligence warns against a prescriptive approach for ‘high-risk’ AI.
US Government launches digital tax investigation in nine countries plus the EU
The US Trade Representative will decide whether such taxes are discriminatory towards US companies, in a move similar to the stance it took against France in 2019.
US President issues Executive Order to regulate social media platforms
Donald Trump reacted after Twitter fact-checked his posts, with an order directing the FCC to regulate social media platforms.
European Commission launches consultation on the Digital Services Act
The EC is seeking views on the topics that will be part of the DSA proposal, including ex-ante remedies. A new competition tool is also being proposed.
O2 develops cybersecurity blueprint for self-driving cars
The project, funded by InnovateUK, identified models to identify and manage cybersecurity risks for connected vehicle networks.
