“FAKE NEWS IS THE WORST” President Trump SLAMS Media During Social Media Order
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Google confirms plans to move UK users’ accounts outside EU jurisdiction
Google is planning to move its British users’ accounts out of the control of European Union privacy regulators, placing them under US jurisdiction instead, the company confirmed late on Wednesday (19 February). The shift, prompted by Britain’s exit from the EU, will leave the sensitive personal information of tens of millions with less protection and…
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Google, Facebook, Amazon, Apple face antitrust probe by House
Google, Facebook, Amazon, and Apple face an antitrust investigation by the House judiciary committee. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo Sept. 13 (UPI) — House lawmakers requested internal documents from Google, Facebook, Amazon, and Apple as part of an antitrust investigation examining competition in digital markets. The House Judiciary antitrust subcommittee sent letters to the four tech companies…
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White House to convene social media summit after new Trump attacks
© Greg Nash The White House said on Wednesday that it will hold a social media summit next month amid President Trump’s fresh attacks against internet platforms over allegations of anti-conservative bias. White House spokesman Judd Deere told The Hill in an email that the event is set for July 11. “This event will bring together…
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Germany seeks to reduce Facebook, Google power
Germany outlined measures designed to curb the increasing dominance of internet giants, including Google and Facebook, by boosting the powers of its competition regulator. Reuters reported the initiative could see more restrictions placed on the bigger players from acquiring smaller rivals, following concerns in Germany that US internet companies are becoming too powerful. The effort follows…
