The “Rapid Alert System” was introduced earlier in the year to help connect authorities in all 28 member states and exchange information on disinformation. But according to this
Facebook’s announcement that it was launching its own cryptocurrency has caused controversy. Some have backed the move, saying that it will bring great benefits around the world. But
Amazon Marketplace was launched in 2000 and the service allows third-party retailers to sell their products on the platform. This benefits Amazon, as it’s able to offer a
Last year, the EU introduced a voluntary code which included a framework to deal with the spread of fake news and online disinformation. Among others, Facebook, Twitter, and
After several revisions, MEPs have now announced that the new copyright laws – or Article 13 – have now been approved. This means that, going forward, tech firms
In 2018, the European Commission set out a voluntary code of practice to tackle the issue of fake news and disinformation on the internet. This was part of
The European Commission has announced that it will be issuing Google with a €1.49bn fine for policies that block rival advertisers on its search engine. The firm is
Telecoms operator Telefonica made promises five years ago to help rivals to enter the marketplace in Germany. This was part of an agreement with the Commission; and in
