The EU could break up big tech companies that violate stricter rules
The UK also plans to clamp down on harmful content on social media.
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Tech giants call for more content liability protection in the EU
Safeguards would give them more leeway to tackle hate speech, a lobby argued.
The EU is testing cross-border COVID-19 contact tracing
Six countries are trialing the system, which should go live next month.
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EU antitrust regulators are investigating Google's Fitbit purchase
They said Google's plan to 'silo' the wearable company's fitness data was 'insufficient.'
Facebook tries to block EU access to ‘highly sensitive’ employee data
The company has won a temporary halt from the European General Court.
Social media companies are better managing hate speech, EU says
But the European Commission says there's still work to be done.
EU sets framework for contact tracing apps that work across borders
New technical specifications will allow interoperability between decentralized apps.
EU will reportedly file antitrust charges against Amazon over seller data abuse
The charges could come as early as next week.
Tile files EU complaint against Apple's alleged anticompetitive behavior
Tile says Apple is making it harder for people to use its app.
European mobile carriers will share location data to track COVID-19 spread
They're promising to protect privacy, but concerns remain.
EU plans to introduce sweeping 'right to repair' legislation for electronics
It could significantly change the design of phones, tablets and computers.
The EU outlines its plan to compete with big tech
The union will offer a common market for data-sharing, work on new rules for AI and invest in homegrown companies.
EU backs away from proposed five-year facial recognition ban
Instead, it will recommend that member states assess the technology themselves.
EU investigates Qualcomm for alleged anti-competitive tactics
It may be pressuring companies into using its radio frequency chips.
EU votes in favor of choosing a common charging cable standard
The European Parliment will likely vote on legislation in July.
EU won't unilaterally ban Huawei gear from 5G networks
It's resisting US pressure to kick out the Chinese tech giant.
Apple says EU push for universal phone charger would 'stifle innovation'
It wants to change connectors on its own terms.
Facebook is facing an EU investigation over data collection
Regulators also opened a 'preliminary investigation' into Google's data practices.