The EC found shortcomings in the Code of Practice on Disinformation, and will publish regulatory proposals by the end of 2020.
Irish data protection authority to stop Facebook transferring personal data from Europe to the US
The Standard Contractual Clauses under which the transfers occur may no longer be valid after the demise of Privacy Shield.
Facebook in a stand-off with regulators in Australia
The company threatens to stop Australian users from sharing news, should the News Media Bargaining Code come into force later this year.
Amazon, Apple, Facebook and Google appear at US antitrust hearing
While there were difficult moments for all companies, they’ll walk away content for now that there is no credible threat of antitrust enforcement in the US.
European Court of Justice invalidates EU-US Privacy Shield scheme
The Court annulled the scheme through which transfers of personal data from the EU to the US take place, however companies can still use standard contractual clauses.
UK Competition and Markets Authority calls for a new regime to regulate Big Tech
The CMA asks the UK Government to reform competition law to tackle Google and Facebook’s market power.
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.
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.
Open RAN Policy Coalition
The consortium includes 31 operators, network vendors, and service providers advocating for open solutions in the radio access network.
Australia orders Facebook and Google to share revenue with media companies
The Australian Government instructed the ACCC to develop a mandatory code of conduct, marking a change from the voluntary approach initially set out.
