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Big Tech Compliance Tracker: FTC Aims To Restore ‘Right To Repair’; Facebook, Telegram Face Russian...
July 26, 2021

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Another Chinese Regulator Cracks Competition Whip At Big Tech
July 26, 2021

China is continuing its crusade to put the regulatory squeeze on Big Tech firms in the country, ordering them to reel in anti-competitive behaviors and threats to data security, among other issues, The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reported on Monday (July 26), citing the country’s Ministry of...

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Philippines Central Bank Halts Lyka Social Media Payments
July 23, 2021

The Philippines central bank, Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP), has mandated that the social media platform Lyka to suspend its activities as an operator of payment systems (OPOs) as area officials crack down on FinTech rules. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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FTC Votes To Restore Consumers’ Right To Repair
July 21, 2021

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) voted on Wednesday (July 21) to strengthen restrictions against policies that push consumers to use licensed dealers to repair products; everything from iPhones to farm equipment. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

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Big Tech Compliance Tracker: EU Pauses Digital Tax Effort; Facebook Seeks FTC Chair Khan’s Recusal...
July 19, 2021

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German Competition Watchdog Tells EU To Broaden Draft Tech Regs
July 14, 2021

The German competition watchdog has advised pumping up draft regulations crafted by the European Union (EU), Financial Times (FT) reported Wednesday (July 14). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

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US Lawmakers Urge Regulation Of Facial-Recognition Use
July 13, 2021

A bipartisan group of lawmakers came out against the use of facial recognition, citing concerns about misidentification and violations of due process and constitutional rights, Bloomberg reported. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

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Big Tech Compliance Tracker: Biden Inks Order To Clamp Down On Large Tech Firms; Google...
July 12, 2021

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UK Travel Restrictions Lead To Lawsuits
July 09, 2021

British airports and airlines, frustrated with COVID-19 pandemic travel restrictions, took the U.K. government to court, per an AP News article on Friday (July 9). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...