Birdwatch will be launched as a pilot in the US first.
Italian data protection authority issues temporary restrictions on TikTok
UK competition authority investigates the use of algorithms in digital markets
Germany reforms competition law to reflect the evolution of digital markets
The new rules introduce requirements for online platforms with ‘cross-market importance’, and will influence negotiations on the European Digital Markets Act.
UK competition authority to investigate Google’s Chrome browser
The CMA will examine Google’s proposal to remove third-party cookies and other functionalities from its browser.
US finds some digital services taxes are discriminatory
The US Trade Representative has completed investigations into the taxes in India, Italy, and Turkey.
France adopts rules to prevent device waste
The new rules will also require telecoms operators to inform consumers about the carbon footprint of their digital consumption.
Algorithm used by Deliveroo in Italy ruled as discriminatory
A tribunal found the algorithm to be ‘blind’ to the reasons why workers may cancel their shifts, and who were penalised as a result.
