Regulation

Regulation
Biden Order On Tech Antitrust Lacks Teeth But Adds To Mounting Woes
July 09, 2021

For Big Tech, is the latest salvo on government regulation — this time in the U.S. — mere saber rattling or an executive order with teeth? Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

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House Judiciary Committee GOP Members Outline Big Tech Framework
July 07, 2021

Republican members of the U.S. House Judiciary Committee outlined their framework for Big Tech regulation, which came on the heels of the advancement of six new bipartisan bills intended to curb anti-competitive practices, CNBC reported on Wednesday (July 7). Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

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Chinese Officials Fine Digital Platforms Like Didi Over Unapproved Deals
July 07, 2021

Didi, Tencent and Alibaba are among Chinese digital companies being fined by China’s official market regulator — the State Administration of Market Regulation (SAMR) — over merger and acquisition deals, Reuters reported on Wednesday (July 7). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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Italian Data Protection Watchdog Fines Foodinho Over Gig Algorithms
July 06, 2021

Food delivery startup Foodinho was hit with a €2.6 million euro ($3.1 million) fine by Italy’s data protection watchdog following a probe of the delivery platform’s management of its 19,000 riders in the country, Reuters reported. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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Didi Warns Of Revenue Drop
July 05, 2021

Didi, the ride-hailing giant, has said it might see a revenue drop as of a new regulatory order to remove its apps from app stores in China amid cybersecurity investigations. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

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Google, Twitter And Facebook Eye Leaving Hong Kong If Data Laws Pass
July 05, 2021

Facebook, Twitter and Google are among the big companies threatening to quit offering services in Hong Kong if the authorities’ proposed changes pass, making those companies responsible for malicious sharing of individuals’ data on the internet, The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) wrote Monday (July 5)....

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China’s SAMR Prepares Illegal Pricing Crackdown
July 02, 2021

China’s market regulator is preparing to crack down on illegal pricing, including online platforms that charge different prices based on customer buying patterns. 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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Monetary Authority Of Singapore Wants More Investigative Powers
July 02, 2021

The Monetary Authority of Singapore wants more power to conduct financial misconduct investigations, proposing new rules that would allow its officers to enter premises without a warrant or even prior notice. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

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EC Calls For COVID-Inspired Consumer Protections
June 30, 2021

The European Commission on Tuesday (June 30) proposed revisions to two sets of EU regulations protecting consumer rights. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to...