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.
Norway suspends data collection from the COVID-19 contact-tracing app
The Norwegian Government responded to a notice from the country’s Data Protection Authority, which found that the data collection was no longer proportionate.
UK Government starts review of Access to Infrastructure Regulations
The Government will seek to reform the rules to facilitate network deployment, which so far have seen limited practical application.
European Commission assesses progress against the Digital Agenda targets
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.
Finnish 26GHz auction comes to an end
The Finnish regulator awarded three spectrum lots to three participants, and will open the lower part of the band to local networks.
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.
Dutch regulator to be given more powers over fixed telecoms regulation
An amendment to the Telecommunications Act will allow the ACM to impose access obligations when there is a barrier to replicability.
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.
