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WhatsApp faces $267 million EU fine over Facebook data sharing transparency
WhatsApp has been hit with a $267 million fine for not informing EU users how it was sharing their data with Facebook.
EU says internet providers' zero-rating violates net neutrality
An EU court has ruled that internet providers are violating net neutrality when they offer zero-rated access that doesn't count toward data caps.
EU fines BMW and VW $1 billion for limiting emissions reduction tech
The EU has fined BMW and VW a total of $1 billion for allegedly refusing to compete on diesel emissions-reducing technology and limiting its use.
EU opens antitrust probe into Google's advertising tech
European regulators have launched an antitrust investigation into Google's advertising policies.
EU data regulators call for facial recognition ban in public spaces
They also said it should be illegal to use AI for social credit scoring.
The EU plans a digital wallet for payments, passwords and IDs
The European Union is getting ready to unveil a digital wallet that will allow citizens in the bloc to store payments details and passwords.
Clearview AI's facial recognition tech comes under fire in Europe
Privacy groups in Europe have filed complaints against Clearview AI for allegedly breaking privacy laws by scraping billions of photos from social media sites.
The EU's Apple antitrust investigation is moving forward
The EU has opened a formal probe into how Apple runs the App Store.
EU approves rules for rapid takedown of online terrorist content
Platforms will have an hour to remove such material or face possible fines.
EU set to charge Apple over anti-competitive App Store policies this week
The EU will reportedly file anti-competitive behaviour charges against Apple later this week over issues relating to its App Store policies.
European Commission proposes strict policies to govern AI use
As governments around the world consider how to regulate AI, the European Union is planning first-of-its-kind legislation that would put strict limits on the technology.
European privacy group claims Android's ad-tracking code is illegal
A privacy campaigner has filed a complaint in France claiming that Google's Android Advertising Identifier violates EU law.
Microsoft's $7.5 billion ZeniMax acquisition approved by US and EU regulators
The European Commission has unconditionally cleared Microsoft's $7.5 billion acquisition of ZeniMax, owner of games studios Bethesda, id and Arkane.
TikTok forms an EU Safety Advisory Council following scrutiny from regulators
TikTok has formed a nine-member Safety Advisory Council in Europe to help shape its content moderation policies and practices
Apple now shows device repairability scores in France
Apple has started displaying device repairability scores on its online store in France to comply with a local anti-waste law aimed at reducing e-waste.
Microsoft will help European news outlets get paid for their content
Microsoft is partnering with European news publishers to ensure they get paid for search content.
Europe's aviation safety agency is planning an eco ranking for flights
The EU's Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) plans to create eco-ranking labels labels for the airline industry.
Epic Games brings its antitrust feud with Apple to Europe's competition watchdog
Epic is taking its dispute against Apple's App Store practices to Europe by filing a complaint with the European Commission.
Denmark will build a wind-generating artificial island in the North Sea
The long-rumored island is expected to begin operations in 2033.
The EU wants an investigation of the Switch's Joy-Con 'drift' issues
The European Consumer Organisation received more than 25,000 complaints over the problem.