The new data sharing agreement between Europe and the US may not be adequate, leak suggests
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BT, IBM, Accenture Win European Commission Cloud Contracts
ATOS, Cloud Team Alliance also get a look in as EC splashes £27m on four year cloud deals
European Data Watchdog WP29 Mulls Data-Sharing Deal
Uncertainty for businesses after European watchdog group takes time to examine new data sharing deal
EU Regulators Keen To Restrict US Data Transfers
Europe plays hardball with America as the two side rush to agree new data transfer deal, before deadline
EU Safe Harbour 2.0 Data Transfer Deal Set For Next Month
EU officials will meet with their US counterparts in February to agree new Safe Harbour data transfer deal
Apple Faces Potential £5.6bn European Tax Bill
Apple could be facing a bill of more than $8bn (£5.6bn) over its tax practices, as European Commission decision looms
Safe Harbour 2.0 Contains “Suspension Clause”
New data sharing agreement with United States can be suspended over privacy concerns, warns EU official
EU Agrees New Cybersecurity Laws
Leading tech firms will be forced to report major cyber attacks under new European cybersecurity laws
EC Unveils Legal Framework Revisions For Drones
European Aviation Safety Agency could revise drone legislation enabling drone deliveries in the future
Virgin Media ‘Opposes BDUK Extension’ In Letter To EC
The broadband funding programme hands 'hundreds of millions' in excess returns to BT, according to Virgin Media
EC Tells US To Sort Out Safe Harbour Deal
'Over to you', as European Commission tells the US to sort out the Safe Harbour data sharing agreement
EU Citizens Still In Danger From Mass Surveillance, Say MEPs
EU Parliament calls for protection of NSA whistleblower Edward Snowden and clampdown on data transfers to the US
European Commission Opens Telecoms, Broadband Consultations
The EC said it is looking for comment on how to shape the future of telecoms and broadband regulation
Google: EU Antitrust Charges Are ‘Wrong’
Concers raised by the European Commission regarding Google's market dominance are 'unfounded', company argues
Digital Platforms To Be Included In EU Cybersecuity Law
Search engines, social networks and e-commerce websites will have to comply with EU security measures
EU Reveals Ambitious Plan For Digital Single Market
Europe unveils its plan to tackle American domination of the digital world, but will it work?
Google Braced For Formal EU Antitrust Charges
European Competition Commissioner reportedly ready to slap Google with formal antitrust charges
UK Is ‘Sixth Best Digital Nation’ In The EU
European Commission report places Denmark top, and praises UK on availability of cheap, fast broadband
Microsoft No Longer Has To Advertise Browser Rivals To New Windows Users
European Commission's Browser Choice update expires
Is Google Set For A European Break-Up?
European Parliament proposal could see Google’s search business split off from its other operations
Quiz Of The Week – Neelie Kroes And The EC
Neelie Kroes' reign as head of the EC's Digital Agenda is ending soon, but how much do you know about her time in charge?
Amazon Luxembourg Tax Affairs Faces EU Probe
Amazon faces official EU watchdog probe over its tax arrangement deal with Luxembourg
EU Warns Google Of Tougher Antitrust Probe
Google European antitrust woes are not going to go away any time soon, says the EU
EU Slams Tardy Apple Over In-App Purchases
Apple has been singled out for particular criticism by the European Commission over in-app purchases
Intel ‘Very Disappointed’ After It Loses Antitrust Appeal
An EU court has crushed Intel's bid to overturn its record-breaking antitrust fine
Apple Faces European Commission Tax Probe
The European Commission begins a formal investigation into the tax arrangements of Apple and others
EC Seeks To End Patent Abuse With Motorola And Samsung Rulings
EC says smartphone manufacturers cannot seek injunctions over standards essential patents
Microsoft Shareholder Sues Company Over EU ‘Browser Choice’ Mistake
A lawsuit tries to establish who’s to blame for a “technical error” which led to a £484 million fine
Google Close To Settling EU Antitrust Charges – Reports
Google is looking to end a three year EU investigation into its practices
Lawyer: EU Privacy Laws Will Lead To Fining Frenzy In UK
As Viviane Reding says greater fining powers are needed, top data protection lawyer warns about incoming laws