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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Big Tech Compliance Tracker: EU Unveils Drafts Of New Big Tech Regs; Facebook To Move UK Users To California Privacy Agreement Amid Brexit

Big Tech Compliance Tracker: EU Unveils Drafts Of New Big Tech Regs; Facebook To Move UK Users To California Privacy Agreement Amid Brexit
Big Tech Compliance Tracker: EU Unveils Drafts Of New Big Tech Regs; Facebook To Move...
December 21, 2020  |  Legal & Regulation

Here’s the latest news from the technology industry, which is coming under increasing scrutiny from governments in the U.S., the U.K. and Europe. Get the...

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EU Releases First Drafts For Digital Services, Digital Markets Acts
EU Releases First Drafts For Digital Services, Digital Markets Acts
December 15, 2020  |  Legal & Regulation

The European Commission released on Tuesday (Dec. 15) extensive potential new regulations for digital services that would cover online marketplaces, social media and other platforms,...

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EDPB Recommends Steps For Data Exporters To Ensure GDPR Compliance 
EDPB Recommends Steps For Data Exporters To Ensure GDPR Compliance 
November 11, 2020  |  Legal & Regulation

The European Data Protection Board (EDPB) adopted recommendations to assist data exporters with evaluating countries to ensure that they are adhering to the bloc’s level...

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European Commission Meets With Amazon, Facebook, Google, Microsoft And Alibaba In Crackdown On COVID-19 Scams
European Commission Meets With Amazon, Facebook, Google, Microsoft And Alibaba In Crackdown On COVID-19 Scams
November 06, 2020  |  Economy

The European Commission is ramping up its campaign against scams touting phony COVID-19 cures and treatments as the continent grapples with another wave of infections...

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EU Releases Proposed Cryptocurrency Rules
EU Releases Proposed Cryptocurrency Rules
September 24, 2020  |  Cryptocurrency

A much anticipated first-ever plan to regulate cryptocurrency in Europe was unveiled on Thursday (Sept. 24) by the European Commission. Get the Full Story Complete...

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European Union Extends Deadline For Google/Fitbit Merger Ruling To December
European Union Extends Deadline For Google/Fitbit Merger Ruling To December
September 23, 2020  |  ANTITRUST

The European Union’s antitrust regulators want more time to complete their investigation into Google’s planned $2.1 billion acquisition of Fitbit Inc., the San Francisco-based consumer electronics and fitness...

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EU Regulators Will Focus On Big Tech In Drafting New Rules
EU Regulators Will Focus On Big Tech In Drafting New Rules
September 15, 2020  |  Legal & Regulation

European Union (EU) regulators plan to target new rules squarely against Big Tech companies like Facebook and Apple, a Financial Times report says. Get the Full...

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European Central Banks Demand Strict Cryptocurrency Regulations
European Central Banks Demand Strict Cryptocurrency Regulations
September 13, 2020  |  Cryptocurrency

Europe’s biggest banks have called on the European Commission to implement tough regulations for cryptocurrencies, such as stablecoins, that would protect consumers and preserve state...

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