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Booking.com Gets ‘Gatekeeper’ Status Under Digital Markets Act
Booking.com Gets ‘Gatekeeper’ Status Under Digital Markets Act
November 14, 2024  |  Regulation

European regulators say Booking.com must comply with the Digital Markets Act (DMA). The European Commission (EC) announced Wednesday (Nov. 13) that Booking Holdings — the...

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Visa Says European Antitrust Watchdog Investigating Its Acquirer Fees
Visa Says European Antitrust Watchdog Investigating Its Acquirer Fees
November 14, 2024  |  ANTITRUST

Visa says European regulators are investigating the fees it charges retailers. The company revealed the European Commission’s (EC) preliminary probe in its annual report Wednesday...

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Big Tech Awaits Changing of EU Regulatory Guard
Big Tech Awaits Changing of EU Regulatory Guard
September 22, 2024  |  Regulation

Two of the European Union’s top regulators are stepping down from their posts. And as Wired reported Saturday (Sept. 22), experts say it’s too soon...

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Apple Gives Third Parties Access to Tap-and-Go Payments Tech
Apple Gives Third Parties Access to Tap-and-Go Payments Tech
August 14, 2024  |  Apple

Apple says it is giving developers access to its near-field communication (NFC) technology. “Starting with iOS 18.1, developers will be able to offer NFC contactless...

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Apple Opens Payments Tech to Avoid EU Fine
Apple Opens Payments Tech to Avoid EU Fine
July 11, 2024  |  Apple

Apple has agreed to open its mobile wallet tech to rivals, thus avoiding fines in Europe. The agreement, announced by the European Union (EU) Thursday...

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Amazon Gets 3 Weeks to Show Compliance With Digital Services Act
Amazon Gets 3 Weeks to Show Compliance With Digital Services Act
July 05, 2024  |  Amazon

The European Commission wants Amazon to prove it’s complying with the Digital Services Act (DSA). The watchdog group has given the tech giant until July...

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European Commission Takes Closer Look at Microsoft-OpenAI Ties
European Commission Takes Closer Look at Microsoft-OpenAI Ties
June 28, 2024  |  Big Tech

The European Commission is taking a closer look at the ties between Microsoft and OpenAI. The regulator is sending a follow-up request for information “to...

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Microsoft’s Teams Accused of Violating EU Antitrust Rules
Microsoft’s Teams Accused of Violating EU Antitrust Rules
June 25, 2024  |  ANTITRUST

European regulators say Microsoft’s Teams may have breached its antitrust rules through “possibly abusive” practices. The European Commission (EC) said Tuesday (June 25) that a...

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Apple’s App Store, Meta’s AI Assistant Face Challenges in Europe
Apple’s App Store, Meta’s AI Assistant Face Challenges in Europe
June 14, 2024  |  Regulation

Two American tech giants are reportedly facing new regulatory challenges in Europe. One case involves Apple’s App Store, while the other centers on Meta’s artificial intelligence (AI) assistant, Meta...

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