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EU Privacy Regulators Disagree On Twitter Fine
August 20, 2020

European Union (EU) privacy watchdogs are at odds over whether to fine Twitter Inc. for its handling of a data breach last year and how much should be assessed. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

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Big Tech Compliance Tracker: US Unsure When It Might Sue Google, But Private Suit Claims...
August 17, 2020

Here’s the latest news for Big Tech’s Alphabet, Amazon, Apple and Facebook, which are coming under increasing scrutiny from regulators and politicians the world over. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

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Wirecard Kicked Off Germany’s Blue-Chip Index
August 12, 2020

Exchange operator Deutsche Boerse will be removing Wirecard from the DAX index of leading German blue-chip stocks following a rule change, signaling another blow for the disgraced payments company, Reuters reported. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

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Google, Facebook May Have To Pay Australian News Publishers
July 31, 2020

Two days after Google and Facebook CEOs testified before Congress over alleged antitrust violations, Australia has proposed regulation that could force the tech giants to pay Australian news outlets to distribute their content. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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Rep. Waters Slams CFPB Chief For ‘Betraying Consumers’
July 30, 2020

The chairwoman of the House Committee on Financial Services unleashed a withering attack on the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) on Thursday (July 30), accusing the agency of failing to protect consumers during the COVID-19 pandemic and accusing its director of committing “a betrayal of consumers.”...

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SEC Probe Of Under Armour Sales Stats Poised To Move Forward
July 27, 2020

Under Armour is facing possible enforcement action by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) over allegations the retailer tried to bolster its bottom line by pushing forward sales numbers. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

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EU Probe Into IoT Targets Siri, Alexa Over Data Collection
July 16, 2020

Apple’s Siri, Amazon’s Alexa and other voice-activated assistants are on the hot seat as one of the world’s largest regulatory bodies takes aim at the Internet of Things (IoT). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

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EU To Examine German Regulators’ Oversight Of Wirecard
July 15, 2020

The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA), the European Union’s (EU) financial watchdog, plans to examine how German regulators handled oversight of Wirecard AG, the collapsed payments company that is facing a series of criminal allegations. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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UK Tightens Rules On Payments Firms In Wake Of Wirecard Debacle
July 09, 2020

The United Kingdom’s financial regulator has toughened rules on payment companies less than two weeks after Wirecard AG’s collapse locked millions of customers out of their accounts, the Financial Times reported. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...