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Big Tech Compliance Tracker: EU Lawmakers Want Big Tech To Compensate News Publishers; China Finalizes...
February 16, 2021

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France Wants To Level Up EU’s Tech Regulation
February 16, 2021

The European Union’s proposed mandates to regulate Big Tech has France weighing in to wield its own power to assess penalties, the Financial Times reported on Tuesday (Feb. 16). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

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UK’s CMA Warns Lastminute.com Of Legal Action Over Vacation Refunds
February 12, 2021

Switzerland-headquartered global online travel booking platform Lastminute.com could be facing legal action from the U.K.’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) over missing the refund deadline for canceled vacations.  Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

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Big Tech Compliance: Amazon To Pay Over $61.7 Million To Settle Tipping Claims; Mark Zuckerberg...
February 08, 2021

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Germany Plans To Strengthen BaFin’s Leadership Team
February 02, 2021

Germany is looking to beef up the leadership of its Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin) and plans to hire top experts to oversee regulations, Bloomberg reported on Tuesday (Feb. 2). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

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Big Tech Compliance Tracker: French Finance Minister Embraces US Shift On Big Tech Tax; USC,...
February 01, 2021

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European Legislators Willing To Delay Big Tech Hearing
January 29, 2021

Legislators in the European Union have informed Alphabet, Facebook, Apple and Amazon that they are open to delaying a potential hearing beyond Feb. 1, its initially scheduled date, Reuters reported. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

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Chinese Regulators Demand Jack Ma Restructure Ant Into Financial Holding Firm
January 27, 2021

Responding to pressure from Chinese finance regulators, Jack Ma will restructure Ant Group into a financial holding company, The Wall Street Journal reported on Wednesday (Jan. 27), citing sources. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

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Big Tech Compliance Tracker: Amazon Looks To Increase Fees With Digital Tax In Spain; Google...
January 25, 2021

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