Punishment for online harms rule breaches must be proportionate, minister says
The Government has published proposals for new regulation of internet companies.
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Tech firms urge debate with Government on harmful content regulation
The Culture Secretary will announce plans to hand Ofcom a wider remit to regulate internet firms.
UK News|Feb 12, 2020
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US regulators probe five tech giants’ acquisitions
The Federal Trade Commission issued orders to Facebook, Amazon, Apple, Microsoft and Google’s parent firm Alphabet.
World News|Feb 11, 2020
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Footasylum takeover by JD Sports provisionally blocked by competition watchdog
The Competition and Markets Authority said the deal could leave customers with less choice and worse off.
UK News|Feb 11, 2020
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Call to protect children with depression from accessing unsuitable apps
Researchers also found evidence on the science underpinning many mental health apps was often lacking.
UK News|Feb 10, 2020
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US vice president indicates Huawei decision could jeopardise trade talks
Comments come after reports US President Donald Trump ‘apoplectic’ over UK 5G move.
UK News|Feb 7, 2020
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Donald Trump ‘apoplectic’ with Boris Johnson over Huawei decision
The Financial Times reported that the US president had been livid with the PM in a phone call.
UK News|Feb 6, 2020
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UK consumers set to feel impact of coronavirus outbreak on supply chain
The technology, clothing, auto and video games sector are all expected to feel some knock-on from the virus.
UK News|Feb 5, 2020
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US antitrust chief leaving Google probe because of lobbying
Makan Delrahim lobbied on Google’s behalf in 2007 when it faced antitrust scrutiny over its acquisition of digital advertising competitor DoubleClick.
World News|Feb 4, 2020
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Google and Tinder face Irish regulator probe
Concerns were raised about Google’s processing of location information.
UK News|Feb 4, 2020
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China opens coronavirus hospital as market tumbles amid growing toll
The 1,000-bed hospital in the provincial capital Wuhan was completed in just 10 days.
World News|Feb 3, 2020
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UN health agency works with Google to combat coronavirus misinformation
They are working together to make sure people searching for information about coronavirus see WHO information at the top of their search results.
World News|Feb 3, 2020
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Special relationship will grow even stronger after Brexit, says US
Woody Johnson, Washington’s ambassador to the UK, said the US ‘shares your optimism and excitement’.
UK News|Jan 31, 2020
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Transgender flag among new emoji approved for 2020
A total of 117 new characters and images will be released later this year.
Viral News|Jan 30, 2020
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How has the nation’s shopping basket changed since joining the EU?
Smart technology now features in Britain’s supposed must-have items.
UK News|Jan 28, 2020
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