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Digital Economy

Ireland under pressure to investigate data sharing between WhatsApp and Facebook

The patience of other European authorities is wearing thin, as they believe the Irish Data Protection Commission should be tougher on Big Tech

UK Government sets out a plan for ‘Digital Regulation’

The Plan shows the Government’s clear intention to compete with the EU, and promises to put innovation at the heart of policymaking

Google fined €500m in France for failing to negotiate in good faith with press publishers

Despite the intervention of the competition authority, online platforms and press publishers are struggling to agree on the remuneration of press content online

OECD finally agrees global tax deal

Opponents will keep pushing, but it’s probably too late for low tax regimes such as Ireland

US Court pours cold water on the FTC’s attempt to break up Facebook

The ruling goes to show how important defining the scope of digital markets will be in any attempt to draw up new rules

EC considers the UK an adequate destination for personal data

The UK’s resolve to adopt an approach more focused on innovation means future adequacy decisions can’t be taken for granted

Streaming services could face tighter regulation in the UK

The review aims to remove inconsistencies and complexities that currently exist between linear and video-on-demand platforms

EC investigates Google for abuse of dominance in online advertising

Regulators are increasingly probing the crossover between privacy and competition

Germany takes on Apple over claims of anti-competitive behavior related to the App Store

App stores are increasingly being seen as a bottleneck

US Congress set to pass sweeping antitrust legislation

The US appears determined to go even further than Europe in curbing the power of Big Tech