The EC will investigate the mandatory use of Apple's own proprietary in-app purchase system, and restrictions on Apple Pay’s ‘tap and go’ function.
European Commission requires Big Tech to report monthly on disinformation
The EC will seek to expand the reporting programme to platforms such as WhatsApp and TikTok not currently signed up to the Code of Conduct.
Google asks the EC to thread carefully in regulating AI
The company’s response to the EC’s consultation on Artificial Intelligence warns against a prescriptive approach for ‘high-risk’ AI.
US Government launches digital tax investigation in nine countries plus the EU
The US Trade Representative will decide whether such taxes are discriminatory towards US companies, in a move similar to the stance it took against France in 2019.
US President issues Executive Order to regulate social media platforms
Donald Trump reacted after Twitter fact-checked his posts, with an order directing the FCC to regulate social media platforms.
European Commission launches consultation on the Digital Services Act
The EC is seeking views on the topics that will be part of the DSA proposal, including ex-ante remedies. A new competition tool is also being proposed.
O2 develops cybersecurity blueprint for self-driving cars
The project, funded by InnovateUK, identified models to identify and manage cybersecurity risks for connected vehicle networks.
French Parliament adopts law on hate speech
The law has drawn criticism for the strict measures against terrorist content, which were not included in the initial bill.
Australia orders Facebook and Google to share revenue with media companies
The Australian Government instructed the ACCC to develop a mandatory code of conduct, marking a change from the voluntary approach initially set out.
UK competition authority gives green light to Amazon’s investment in Deliveroo
The CMA provisionally authorises the merger, noting that the circumstances with the coronavirus pandemic played a role in the decision.
