While the German competition authority has decided it has no concerns for now, the UK’s CMA is investigating the partnership – other regulators could follow suit
Is it game over for Microsoft’s acquisition of Activision Blizzard?
US approval and a successful appeal of the CMA’s recent prohibition would still be needed to get the deal through
FCC probes US mobile operators on data privacy practices
The regulator wants to toughen data protection rules for telcos, but potential federal legislation could reduce its authority in this area
Could the FTC succeed in breaking up Meta?
The antitrust case seeking to undo Meta’s acquisitions of Instagram and WhatsApp will go ahead – but it could take several years to resolve
The FTC uncovers questionable privacy practices of US telcos
A report from the authority paints a poor picture of how ISPs handle customers’ personal data. To see an improvement, the US would need to thoroughly reform privacy laws
US clamps down on health apps and devices over privacy concerns
The FTC reminds app providers to notify consumers of any data breaches, but lacks power to intervene in a more meaningful way
US FTC refiles Facebook antitrust case
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
Elsewhere in regulation this week
US competition authority scrutinises Apple’s device repair policies
It is not the first time that Apple’s device policies are called into question, sitting at odds with the company’s recently announced sustainability targets
