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News BriefEU hits Apple, Meta with antitrust fines weeks after Trump tariffs announced
The European Union issued significant antitrust fines against two tech titans, hitting Apple with 500 million euros (U.S. $570 million) and Facebook owner Meta with 200 million euros (U.S. $228 million). The move sought to undermine key parts of both companies’ businesses less than a month after U.S. President Donald ...
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News BriefIs Google headed for a breakup? Second federal judge calls it a monopoly
A federal judge has ruled that Google “willfully engaged in a series of anticompetitive acts” in the advertising technology industry, the latest antitrust setback in what could become a string of losses for tech companies.
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News BriefEU regulator questions 'culture of compliance' with Digital Markets Act at Apple, Google
The European Commission released its preliminary findings last week regarding Apple and Google not complying with the Digital Markets Act. It issued orders to both companies regarding their business practice and plans to release all of its findings next week.
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PremiumShareholders back Apple sticking to DEI goals as Trump blasts move
Tech giant Apple solidified its commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion at its annual shareholder meeting on Tuesday, with 97 percent of shareholders rejecting an anti-DEI proposal, according to a public filing.
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PremiumApple bucks trend in Big Tech, defies anti-DEI headwinds
Apple, one of the most valuable tech giants on the planet, is pushing back against pressure to stop diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts, saying that “a culture of belonging” remains a core value of the organization.
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PremiumExperts: U.K. digital market reforms a ‘watershed moment,’ could speed up enforcement
The U.K.’s competition regulator has outlined new plans to regulate Big Tech firms that will enable it to take a much more flexible and proactive approach towards investigations.
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News BriefFinal CFPB rule requires Big Tech pay apps to comply with bank rules
Big Tech digital payment apps will be subjected to increased oversight and requirements–similar to that of banks and credit unions–under a finalized rule by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
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News BriefMeta discloses potential CFPB lawsuit following probe into advertising, disclosure practices
Meta disclosed in a public filing that an investigation by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau related to financial product advertising on platforms Instagram and WhatsApp may lead to a lawsuit.
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PremiumGoldman and Apple pay $89M over alleged Apple Card consumer violations
Apple and Goldman Sachs have agreed to pay $89 million for alleged gross customer service failures related to Apple Card, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau said.
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PremiumCompanies are slowing AI launches in Europe, some say European Union regulations are why
The European Union’s Digital Markets Act is forcing many Big Tech companies to postpone the launch of artificial intelligence-powered features, like Apple Intelligence, over user privacy and data security concerns.
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News BriefEx-Apple insider trading compliance head fined $1.1M for insider trading
A former Apple attorney who oversaw the company’s compliance with insider trading rules will pay a $1.1 million fine to settle insider trading charges levied by the Securities and Exchange Commission.
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News BriefEx-Apple engineer charged with theft of trade secrets in DOJ sweep
A new strike force co-led by the Department of Justice and Commerce Department made an impact when charges against a former Apple engineer for theft and attempted theft of trade secrets were included as part of its first enforcement actions.
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ArticleApple, Pfizer among new additions to ethical company list
Ethisphere announced the 2022 edition of its “World’s Most Ethical Companies” list, which recognized 136 companies that have demonstrated a commitment to ethical business practices.
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ArticleDissatisfaction with GDPR pushing EU countries toward local laws
So far, Europe’s wide-reaching data privacy rules have seemingly failed to curb Big Tech firms’ use and abuse of citizens’ personal data. As a result, some EU data regulators are pursuing their own investigations—often through other legislation.
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ArticleLina Khan’s rise to FTC chair suggests aggressive antitrust enforcement
Lina Khan’s elevation to chair of the FTC on the same day her nomination was confirmed by the Senate signals the Biden administration’s intention to aggressively address antitrust issues.
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ArticleCalif. judge dismisses bribery charge against Apple security chief (and former CCO)
A bribery charge against Apple’s chief security officer was dropped by a California Superior Court judge, citing a lack of evidence.
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ArticleColonial Pipeline fallout: Thwarting ransomware attacks requires collective defense
President Biden’s executive order on cyber-security largely applies to federal agencies. But its core message—that the public and private sectors must collectively defend against increasingly malicious ransomware attacks—should not be lost on companies.
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ArticleIreland GDPR report: Big fines coming soon for Big Tech?
Ireland’s data regulator has 27 ongoing cross-border inquiries into Big Tech firms, according to its latest annual report. It expects several cases to be resolved in the coming year.
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ArticleThe great privacy race? Apple, Facebook pitch data transparency
Apple and Facebook, two of the world’s most powerful companies, are jockeying over how transparent to be with their customers on whom they share users’ personal data with and what they do with it.
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VideoVideo: Thumbs-down to all parties in GameStop madness
While Kyle Brasseur gives Data Privacy Day the shout-out it deserves, Dave Lefort explains why retail investors, the apps they use, and regulators all “Failed It” in the GameStop stock market craze.