DMA and GDPR: Balancing Data Sharing and Privacy
The DMA regulates large digital platforms by mandating data sharing with anonymization, aiming to balance user privacy and data utility while complementing the GDPR.
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EU Probes Apple’s Compliance with Digital Markets Act
The European Commission’s preliminary view finds Apple’s App Store rules in breach of the DMA, opening new investigations into Apple’s contractual terms for third-party developers.
Microsoft-OpenAI Pact Under EU Antitrust Review
The EU will scrutinize Microsoft’s €11.9 billion investment in OpenAI for potential anti-competitive exclusivity clauses, bypassing merger rules.
EU accuses Meta for Digital Markets Act breach with “pay or consent”
The EU charges Meta with violating the Digital Markets Act, highlighting concerns over its “pay or consent” model and emphasizing the need for user control over data usage.
Shein and Temu Under EU Scrutiny for DSA Compliance
The EU Commission has requested information from Shein and Temu on their compliance with the Digital Services Act, focusing on consumer protection and transparency, with potential penalties for non-compliance.
EU Prepares to Enforce MiCA Crypto Law with National Nuances
The EU’s MiCA regulation requires national regulators to license and supervise crypto firms, with varying technical standards and transitional periods across member states.
Danish PM Pushes for 15-Year Age Limit on Social Media in EU
Danish PM proposes EU-wide age limit of 15 for social media to protect children, urging effective age verification.
EU in touch with Telegram as it nears criterion for EU tech rules
EU regulators are monitoring Telegram as it nears the 45 million user threshold, which would subject it to stricter requirements under the Digital Services Act.
EU Court Reaffirms Country of Origin Principle for Digital Services
The CJEU ruled in favor of Google, Amazon, and Airbnb, reaffirming the “country of origin” principle against Italy’s AGCOM’s disclosure and financial contribution requirements.
EU Intensifies Scrutiny of Musk’s X for DSA Compliance
EU escalates investigation into Musk’s X for potential DSA violations, focusing on content moderation and AI risks.