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UK Regulator Turns Attention To Tech Giant Competition Regulation
The UK Competition and Markets Authority says it may consider implementing tougher rules on tech giants over competition concerns
Facebook Wins Data Transfer Opinion Against Max Schrems
ECJ advisor says that personal data transfers from tech companies in the EU into the United States are “valid”, in a victory for Facebook
Facebook Payroll Data Stolen After Theft From Car – Report
Personal banking information for tens of thousands of Facebook staff compromised after hard drive theft from a car in the United States
German Union Calls For Amazon Strike Before Christmas
Amazon could be facing possible strike action in Germany, after Verdi trade union calls for walkout at key distribution hub
Post Office Settles Horizon IT System Dispute
Post Office to pay nearly £58m after years of fraud disputes with sub postmasters over the Horizon accounting system
YouTube Tightens Harassment Rules With Policy Update
Harassment clampdown. Videos that “maliciously insult someone” or threaten violence will be banned
EU Queries News Publishers On Google Data Practices
European Commission asks news publishers for details on how Google collects user data from their sites as it launches online ad competition probe
Facebook Sues Firm For ‘Celeb Bait’ Adverts That Installed Malware
Social networking giant takes action against advertising fraud with a lawsuit against Hong Kong firm
Elon Musk Concludes Court Appearance
Tesla boss insists his “pedo guy” comments were meant as an off-the-cuff insult, and not to be taken seriously, Unsworth disagrees
Instagram Implements Date Of Birth Requirement For New Users
New users of Instagram will be required to submit their date of birth in an effort to safeguard youngsters and deliver more age-appropriate experiences
Boris Johnson Backs Digital Tax, Despite US Opposition
Prime Minister defies US President Trump and insists British digital tax on US tech giants will proceed
Elon Musk Says Sorry To British Diver For ‘Pedo Guy’ Tweet
Tesla boss in court apologises directly to Vernon Unsworth, but also admits to hiring private detective to investigate British diver
Twitter’s CEO Jack Dorsey To Live In Africa
CEO of micro-blogging platform says he will move to Africa for three to six months next year
Facebook Tool To Upload Images, Video To Google Photos
Data portability. Facebook users can now transfer their photos and videos on the social networking platform to Google Photos
Elon Musk Heads To Court Over ‘Pedo’ Tweet
Tesla boss Elon Musk to face the British diving specialist he accused of being a paedophile, in Los Angeles courtroom today
Digital Tax Payback As US Vows Tax On Champagne, Cheese
Cheese, champagne, and handbags may be hit with punitive duties of up to 100% by the United States in response to France's digital tax
European Commission Launches New Google Data Probe
Commission taking a new look into Google's collection and use of data in wake of multiple antitrust decisions and 8 billion euros in fines
Facebook Suffers Outage On Thanksgiving
Outage across Facebook and Instagram services during peak time on the US thanksgiving holiday, but services are now restored
Facebook Lawsuit After Hack Must Not Include Damages – US Judge
Facebook should not face financial damage claims after the hack of 29 million accounts, but can pressure for better security
EU Regulators Urged To Censure Google Over Price Comparison Service
European Union urged to take action against Google for allegedly favouring its own comparison shopping service
US Readies Response To French Tech Tax
US trade officials will on Monday reveal their proposed response to France's imposing a tax on mostly US tech firms earlier this year
Twitter ‘Pauses’ Massive Account Cull After Outcry
User backlash prompts Twitter to announce pause in its plans to delete millions of inactive accounts
Vodafone, Twitter, Help Actor Richard E Grant Recover Stolen Land Rover
British actor Richard E Grant tracks down and recovers stolen Land Rover with the help of Twitter and Vodafone Automotive
Twitter Readies Cull Of Inactive Accounts
Inactive Twitter users have to log in to their account and agree to updated privacy policies before 11 December to avoid the chop
NSO Staff Sue Facebook For Blocking Personal Accounts
Staff at Israeli surveillance firm NSO sue Facebook, alleging it has blocked the personal accounts of staff and family members
Welsh Government Account Tweets Porn
Cyberattack sees official Twitter account of the UK Government in Wales post pornography
Alibaba Listing Success As Shares Surge
Blockbuster debut in Hong Kong for one of China's most prominent tech companies
European Smartphone Growth Tops Global Rankings
European smartphone sales top all other regions, dominated by Samsung devices, as Huawei bounces back and Apple sales sag