European Union

The European Union is a political and economic union of 27 member states that are located primarily in Europe. Its members have a combined area of 4,233,255.3 km² and an estimated total population of about 447 million.

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New EU Guidelines Ask Google, Digital Platforms To Disclose Search Ranking Criteria

New EU Guidelines Ask Google, Digital Platforms To Disclose Search Ranking Criteria
New EU Guidelines Ask Google, Digital Platforms To Disclose Search Ranking Criteria
December 07, 2020  |  Regulation

European Union (EU) guidelines released on Monday (Dec. 7) ask that Google, Amazon and other digital platforms provide an explanation about how search results are...

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EU’s Vestager Looks To Curb Power Of Fast-Growing Tech Platforms
EU’s Vestager Looks To Curb Power Of Fast-Growing Tech Platforms
December 01, 2020  |  Regulation

European Union competition watchdogs are looking to not only rein in today’s Big Tech online platforms, but also create rules that would prevent new companies...

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EU Digital Services Act Discussion Could Be Start Of Seismic Policy Change
EU Digital Services Act Discussion Could Be Start Of Seismic Policy Change
November 20, 2020  |  Regulation

For Big Tech, there’s just a hint of a bit of a reprieve in Europe. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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EU Digital Chief Vestager Invites Big Tech To Talk Ground Rules
EU Digital Chief Vestager Invites Big Tech To Talk Ground Rules
November 19, 2020  |  Regulation

American Big Tech companies will have a virtual sit-down on Nov. 24 with European Union (EU) Digital Head Margrethe Vestager to discuss rules in the...

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Big Tech Compliance Tracker: Tencent Says Big Tech Needs Greater Oversight; Group Seeks To Block Maryland Online Ad Tax
Big Tech Compliance Tracker: Tencent Says Big Tech Needs Greater Oversight; Group Seeks To Block...
November 16, 2020  |  Regulation

Here’s the latest news from the technology industry, which is coming under increasing scrutiny from governments and consumers around the world. Get the Full Story...

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New Digital Rules Could Allow EU To Ban Tech Services
New Digital Rules Could Allow EU To Ban Tech Services
November 15, 2020  |  Regulation

European Union regulators may get new powers to ban internet companies that violate anti-competition rules, a top EU official told a German magazine, Reuters reported....

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EDPB Recommends Steps For Data Exporters To Ensure GDPR Compliance 
EDPB Recommends Steps For Data Exporters To Ensure GDPR Compliance 
November 11, 2020  |  Regulation

The European Data Protection Board (EDPB) adopted recommendations to assist data exporters with evaluating countries to ensure that they are adhering to the bloc’s level...

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New Report: Banking-As-A-Service Takes Friction Out Of Remittances
New Report: Banking-As-A-Service Takes Friction Out Of Remittances
November 10, 2020  |  Smarter Payments

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Boeing Subsidies Dispute Prompts EU To Impose Tariffs On $4B In US Goods
Boeing Subsidies Dispute Prompts EU To Impose Tariffs On $4B In US Goods
November 09, 2020  |  International

The European Union is hitting U.S. companies with tariffs on up to $4 billion worth of goods, according to a CNBC report on Monday (Nov....

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