European Commission

The European Commission is the executive branch of the European Union, responsible for proposing legislation, implementing decisions, upholding the EU treaties and managing the day-to-day business of the EU.

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EU Watchdog Tells Apple That Security Issues Cannot Stifle Competition 

EU Watchdog Tells Apple That Security Issues Cannot Stifle Competition 
EU Watchdog Tells Apple That Security Issues Cannot Stifle Competition 
July 02, 2021  |  ANTITRUST

Margrethe Vestager, the European Commission (EC) executive vice-president and competition commissioner, said on Friday (July 2) that Apple can’t use privacy and security concerns to...

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EC Calls For COVID-Inspired Consumer Protections
EC Calls For COVID-Inspired Consumer Protections
June 30, 2021  |  Legal & Regulation

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...

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EU Commission Eyes Cyber Unit To Fight Large-Scale Attacks
EU Commission Eyes Cyber Unit To Fight Large-Scale Attacks
June 23, 2021  |  Europe

The European Commission is busy forming a Joint Cyber Unit that will help to deal with rising cybercrime, according to a press release. Get the...

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Facebook Targeted In Two European Data Investigations
Facebook Targeted In Two European Data Investigations
June 04, 2021  |  ANTITRUST

Facebook is the subject of two new investigations in Europe by the European Commission and the U.K.’s Competition and Markets Authority, both regarding the social...

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European Union Unveils Digital ID Wallet Plan
European Union Unveils Digital ID Wallet Plan
June 03, 2021  |  Cross-border Payments

The European Union (EU) is revealing plans for a digital identification wallet that the 450 million residents of the 27-nation bloc can use to access...

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European Commission Plans To Hit Facebook With Official Antitrust Probe
European Commission Plans To Hit Facebook With Official Antitrust Probe
May 26, 2021  |  ANTITRUST

The European Commission (EC) is launching an official investigation into allegations that Facebook engaged in anti-competitive behaviors, the Financial Times reported on Wednesday (May 26).  Get...

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Big Tech Compliance Tracker: Europe Provides ‘Statement Of Objections’ To Apple Over App Store Rules; US States Seek Spring 2022 Trial Date In Google Case
Big Tech Compliance Tracker: Europe Provides ‘Statement Of Objections’ To Apple Over App Store Rules;...
May 10, 2021  |  Legal & Regulation

Here’s the latest news from the technology industry, which is coming under increasing global scrutiny. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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Apple Hit With EU Antitrust Violations Over Spotify’s App Store Complaint
Apple Hit With EU Antitrust Violations Over Spotify’s App Store Complaint
April 30, 2021  |  ANTITRUST

The European Union hit Apple with antitrust violations stemming from Spotify’s complaints about the iPhone maker’s App Store policies, the European Commission (EC) said in...

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