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Austrian government proposes a digital tax of 5%

Austrian government proposes a digital tax of 5%

The finance minister announced the new measure, largely modelled on the French one.

Facebook calls for new rules and regulations for the internet

Facebook calls for new rules and regulations for the internet

Facebook’s CEO Mark Zuckerberg’s column in the Washington Post identifies four areas of regulation.

European Parliament approves controversial copyright directive

European Parliament approves controversial copyright directive

The new rules for copyright in the digital age are one step closer to final adoption.

European Commission fines Google €1.49 billion

European Commission fines Google €1.49 billion

The Commission is sanctioning Google for abusive practices in online advertising.

27 regulators call on Apple and Google to improve transparency in app stores

27 regulators call on Apple and Google to improve transparency in app stores

The International Consumer Protection and Enforcement Network (ICPEN) asks the two tech giants to ensure app providers say how they use consumers’ data.

Spotify raises complaint against Apple with the European Commission

Spotify raises complaint against Apple with the European Commission

The company’s CEO said Spotify has suffered “a big business impact” due to alleged restrictions by Apple.

UK Government review says competition rules must be updated for the digital age

UK Government review says competition rules must be updated for the digital age

An independent review has concluded that tech giants do not face enough competition.

UK House of Lords proposes a Digital Authority to regulate internet companies

UK House of Lords proposes a Digital Authority to regulate internet companies

The Communications Committee has concluded its inquiry on internet regulation.

US Congress introduces net neutrality bill

US Congress introduces net neutrality bill

The ‘Save The Internet’ act aims to restate the key principles of net neutrality.

ENISA issues cybersecurity recommendations for EU elections

ENISA issues cybersecurity recommendations for EU elections

The EU Agency for Cybersecurity has issued an opinion paper on how to safeguard the electoral process.