The final report of the digital platforms inquiry contains 23 recommendations spanning competition law, consumer protection, media regulation and privacy law.
US Department of Justice starts competition inquiry into the biggest online platforms
The review will focus on practices that may cause “structural impediment” to competition and consumer benefit.
The US FTC hits Facebook with a $5bn fine
The US Federal Trade Commission also required the company to establish an independent privacy committee.
The next European Commission will draft a ‘Digital Services Act’
The rules will strengthen liability for digital platforms, services and products, and complete the Commission’s work on the Digital Single Market.
UK stops short on Huawei 5G decision
Ofcom passes new measures to improve fairness for mobile customers
Four South American countries commit to remove international roaming charges
European Commission clears Vodafone’s acquisition of Liberty Global
European Commission opens competition investigation into Amazon
The EC will assess whether Amazon's use of sensitive data from independent retailers using its marketplace is in breach of EU competition rules.
