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Digital Economy

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.

European Commission clears Google’s acquisition of FitBit

The EC accepted Google’s commitments following an in-depth investigation.

European Commission unveils new Cybersecurity Strategy

The EC will revise the NIS Directive to include more critical industries.

European Commission unveils new proposals to regulate Big Tech

The European Commission publishes the long-awaited Digital Services Act alongside the Digital Markets Act.

UK Government introduces long-awaited Online Harms bill

The bill establishes a code of conduct for online platforms, and gives Ofcom the power to impose heavy fines and block services.

US Federal Trade Commission’s lawsuit to undo Facebook’s takeover of Instagram and WhatsApp

The FTC, supported by Attorney Generals of 48 states, takes unprecedented action against Facebook.