The ACM’s study into paid ranking mirrors the findings of the UK competition authority’s recent algorithms paper.
Rumours around the next Ofcom chair
UK newspapers are reporting that the Government could choose the current editor in chief of the Daily Mail for the role.
Australian competition authority finds that Google dominates digital advertising
Twitter tests a community-based tool to tackle disinformation
Italian data protection authority issues temporary restrictions on TikTok
UK competition authority investigates the use of algorithms in digital markets
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.
