Competition authorities have been exploring ways to cooperate internationally, with the UK leading the way in championing this approach
German competition authority makes use of new powers to regulate Big Tech
Observers will be looking to see whether ex-ante regulation can really address the perceived competition concerns
Elsewhere in regulation this week
Irish data protection authority to probe considerable data leak involving Facebook
The incident involving more than 500m users is a critical test for the DPC’s effectiveness as a one-stop-shop
Big Tech signs up to disinformation Code of conduct in Australia
After a clash with Government on how to pay for news, online platforms are willing to play ball on tackling disinformation
Australia to legislate to make online platforms pay for content
The legislation could result in Google shutting down its search service in the country amid suggestions it could be replicated elsewhere
US Federal Trade Commission’s lawsuit to undo Facebook’s takeover of Instagram and WhatsApp
Governments call for changes to end-to-end encryption
The Governments of seven countries seek to obtain greater access to people’s communications for law enforcement purposes.
US Congress committee proposes breaking up Big Tech
After a 16-month investigation, the Judiciary Antitrust Subcommittee makes sweeping recommendations to tackle the market power of Big Tech.
European Commission to move away from self-regulation when it comes to disinformation
The EC found shortcomings in the Code of Practice on Disinformation, and will publish regulatory proposals by the end of 2020.
