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France’s Top Court Blocks Social Media Ban for Under-15s

THE WHAT?  France’s Constitutional Council has blocked legislation that would …
#France #FR #Europe #EU #ageverification #beautyB2B #beautybusinessnews #beautymarketing #beautynews #cosmeticsB2Bnews #cosmeticsbusinessnews #CosmeticsIndustryNews #digitalregulation #Francesocialmediaban #globalcosmeticsnews #influencermarketing #socialmediamarketing #socialmediaregulation #tiktok #under-15socialmedia
https://www.europesays.com/france/66050/

FYI: EU fines Google 890 million euros and gives it 60 days to fix search: Penalties split 460 million euros for search self-preferencing and 430 million for Google Play steering, with 5% of global daily turnover at stake in 60 days. https://ppc.land/eu-fines-google-890-million-euros-and-gives-it-60-days-to-fix-search/ #GoogleFine #EUBan #SearchPenalty #DigitalRegulation #TechNews

FYI: EU fines Google 890 million euros and gives it 60 days to fix search: Penalties split 460 million euros for search self-preferencing and 430 million for Google Play steering, with 5% of global daily turnover at stake in 60 days. https://ppc.land/eu-fines-google-890-million-euros-and-gives-it-60-days-to-fix-search/ #GoogleFine #EUBan #SearchPenalty #DigitalRegulation #TechNews

FYI: EU fines Google 890 million euros and gives it 60 days to fix search: Penalties split 460 million euros for search self-preferencing and 430 million for Google Play steering, with 5% of global daily turnover at stake in 60 days. https://ppc.land/eu-fines-google-890-million-euros-and-gives-it-60-days-to-fix-search/ #GoogleFine #EUBan #SearchPenalty #DigitalRegulation #TechNews

FYI: EU fines Google 890 million euros and gives it 60 days to fix search: Penalties split 460 million euros for search self-preferencing and 430 million for Google Play steering, with 5% of global daily turnover at stake in 60 days. https://ppc.land/eu-fines-google-890-million-euros-and-gives-it-60-days-to-fix-search/ #GoogleFine #EUBan #SearchPenalty #DigitalRegulation #TechNews

Trump Threatens EU Tariffs Over ‘Discriminatory’ Fines on US Tech Giants: Section 301 Probe Looms for Google, Apple, Meta, Amazon

Trump said the practice of imposing such penalties h…
#Europe #EU #Amazoninvestigation #Applepenalty #BidenAdministration #digitalregulation #DonaldTrump #EUfines #EUUSTrade #EuropeanUnion #genericdrugs #Googlefines #Metaantitrust #retaliatorytariffs #Section301 #tradedispute #transatlantictensions #Trumptariffs #UStechgiants
https://www.europesays.com/europe/102582/

ICYMI: EU fines Google 890 million euros and gives it 60 days to fix search: Penalties split 460 million euros for search self-preferencing and 430 million for Google Play steering, with 5% of global daily turnover at stake in 60 days. https://ppc.land/eu-fines-google-890-million-euros-and-gives-it-60-days-to-fix-search/ #GoogleFines #EULaw #DigitalRegulation #SearchEngine #TechNews

ICYMI: EU fines Google 890 million euros and gives it 60 days to fix search: Penalties split 460 million euros for search self-preferencing and 430 million for Google Play steering, with 5% of global daily turnover at stake in 60 days. https://ppc.land/eu-fines-google-890-million-euros-and-gives-it-60-days-to-fix-search/ #GoogleFines #EULaw #DigitalRegulation #SearchEngine #TechNews

ICYMI: EU fines Google 890 million euros and gives it 60 days to fix search: Penalties split 460 million euros for search self-preferencing and 430 million for Google Play steering, with 5% of global daily turnover at stake in 60 days. https://ppc.land/eu-fines-google-890-million-euros-and-gives-it-60-days-to-fix-search/ #GoogleFines #EULaw #DigitalRegulation #SearchEngine #TechNews

ICYMI: EU fines Google 890 million euros and gives it 60 days to fix search: Penalties split 460 million euros for search self-preferencing and 430 million for Google Play steering, with 5% of global daily turnover at stake in 60 days. https://ppc.land/eu-fines-google-890-million-euros-and-gives-it-60-days-to-fix-search/ #GoogleFines #EULaw #DigitalRegulation #SearchEngine #TechNews

Korea Sends Rebuttal to US House Over ‘Coupang Report’

Members of the Joint Action for a Safe Coupang protest, demanding the report’s withdrawal, at a press conference…
#EuropeSays #Korea #KR #Coupang #Coupangreport #digitalregulation #Koreadatabreach #Korea-USrelations #MinistryofForeignAffairs #PersonalInformationProtectionCommission #USHouseJudiciaryCommittee
https://www.europesays.com/korea/97264/

EU Commission: addictive design Instagram and Facebook in breach of the DSA

https://ec.europa.eu/commission/presscorner/home/en

Comments: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=48858292

#HackerNews #EUCommission #addictiveDesign #Instagram #Facebook #DSA #DigitalRegulation

EU Commission: addictive design Instagram and Facebook in breach of the DSA

https://ec.europa.eu/commission/presscorner/home/en

Comments: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=48858292

#HackerNews #EUCommission #addictiveDesign #Instagram #Facebook #DSA #DigitalRegulation

EU Commission: addictive design Instagram and Facebook in breach of the DSA

https://ec.europa.eu/commission/presscorner/home/en

Comments: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=48858292

#HackerNews #EUCommission #addictiveDesign #Instagram #Facebook #DSA #DigitalRegulation

EU Commission: addictive design Instagram and Facebook in breach of the DSA

https://ec.europa.eu/commission/presscorner/home/en

Comments: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=48858292

#HackerNews #EUCommission #addictiveDesign #Instagram #Facebook #DSA #DigitalRegulation

FYI: EU publishes free AI labelling icons ahead of August 2026 deadline: Three free EU icons mark deepfakes and AI-generated text under Article 50(4). Miss the label, and fines can reach 15 million euros or 3 percent of turnover. https://ppc.land/eu-publishes-free-ai-labelling-icons-ahead-of-august-2026-deadline/ #AI #Deepfake #EULaw #ArtificialIntelligence #DigitalRegulation

FYI: EU publishes free AI labelling icons ahead of August 2026 deadline: Three free EU icons mark deepfakes and AI-generated text under Article 50(4). Miss the label, and fines can reach 15 million euros or 3 percent of turnover. https://ppc.land/eu-publishes-free-ai-labelling-icons-ahead-of-august-2026-deadline/ #AI #Deepfake #EULaw #ArtificialIntelligence #DigitalRegulation

FYI: EU publishes free AI labelling icons ahead of August 2026 deadline: Three free EU icons mark deepfakes and AI-generated text under Article 50(4). Miss the label, and fines can reach 15 million euros or 3 percent of turnover. https://ppc.land/eu-publishes-free-ai-labelling-icons-ahead-of-august-2026-deadline/ #AI #Deepfake #EULaw #ArtificialIntelligence #DigitalRegulation

FYI: EU publishes free AI labelling icons ahead of August 2026 deadline: Three free EU icons mark deepfakes and AI-generated text under Article 50(4). Miss the label, and fines can reach 15 million euros or 3 percent of turnover. https://ppc.land/eu-publishes-free-ai-labelling-icons-ahead-of-august-2026-deadline/ #AI #Deepfake #EULaw #ArtificialIntelligence #DigitalRegulation

Artificial intelligence in compliance

How Telefónica uses artificial intelligence in compliance to optimise digital risk management The Telefónica Group’s compliance function is…
#Spain #ES #Europe #Europa #EU #Telefónica #ArtificialIntelligence #Creators #Digitalregulation
https://www.europesays.com/spain/46144/

European Commission Fines Temu €200 Million Under the DSA, Catherine O’Callaghan, Laura Houston, Will Manley, Natalie Donovan

The European Commission has issued a landmark €200 million fine against Temu for breaching the Digital Services Act…
#Europe #EU #digitalregulation #DSA #EuropeanUnion
https://www.europesays.com/europe/64632/

Regulation of artificial intelligence: key aspects of the AI Act

What is artificial intelligence regulation and why is it crucial for businesses and governments Artificial Intelligence is evolving…
#Spain #ES #Europe #Europa #EU #Telefónica #ArtificialIntelligence #Creators #Digitalregulation
https://www.europesays.com/spain/36573/

European Commission fines Temu €200 million for breaching the Digital Services Act

The European Commission has fined Temu €200 million for breaching the Digital Services Act (DSA), marking a significant…
#Europe #EU #EuropeanCommission #Data/privacy #dcc #digitalregulation #DSA #Enforcement #riskassessments #technology #UK
https://www.europesays.com/europe/58543/

What are digital rights? – Telefónica

The Charter of Digital Rights aims to become a guide that can also orient future legal developments in…
#Spain #ES #Europe #Europa #EU #Telefónica #Digitalregulation #PublicPolicy
https://www.europesays.com/spain/30378/

https://www.europesays.com/uk/973616/ UK government responds to House of Lords’ report on copyright and AI, Lily Latimer Smith #AI #Britain #DigitalRegulation #England #GreatBritain #IP #NorthernIreland #Scotland #UK #UnitedKingdom #Wales

The Council and Parliament agree to slim down and delay parts of the EU AI Act

“Simplification is one of the most difficult things to do,” Jony Ive, the British-American designer…
#Europe #EU #EuropeanParliament #a&m #AI #commerce #creative #Data/privacy #dcc #digital #digitalregulation #FinancialServices #financialservicesregulation #HongKong #Ireland #Lifesciences #mediaandentertainment #NorthernIreland #retail&leisure #Sports #startups #technology #UK
https://www.europesays.com/europe/34878/

Germany's DSA enforcer: 1.3% of complaints led to action in year one: Germany's DSA coordinator converted just 1.3% of 2,033 complaints into proceedings and issued zero fines in 2025, its first full year enforcing the regulation. https://ppc.land/germanys-dsa-enforcer-1-3-of-complaints-led-to-action-in-year-one/ #Germany #DSA #DigitalRegulation #EUCompliance #Complaints

Germany's DSA enforcer: 1.3% of complaints led to action in year one: Germany's DSA coordinator converted just 1.3% of 2,033 complaints into proceedings and issued zero fines in 2025, its first full year enforcing the regulation. https://ppc.land/germanys-dsa-enforcer-1-3-of-complaints-led-to-action-in-year-one/ #Germany #DSA #DigitalRegulation #EUCompliance #Complaints

https://www.europesays.com/uk/890446/ UK Startups Come to London to Rumble With Policymakers #act #Britain #DigitalRegulation #England #GreatBritain #london #MemberCompanies #MembersOfParliament #NorthernIreland #Scotland #StephenTulip #TheUnitedKingdom #UK #UnitedKingdom #Wales

https://www.europesays.com/britain/12638/ UK Startups Come to London to Rumble With Policymakers #ACT #DigitalRegulation #London #MemberCompanies #MembersOfParliament #StephenTulip #TheUnitedKingdom #UK #UnitedKingdom

FYI: 18 groups warn EU Commission: act on Google's search non-compliance now: Eighteen European industry groups urge the European Commission to issue a formal DMA non-compliance decision against Alphabet before March 25, 2026, as Google holds over 90% of EU search market share. https://ppc.land/18-groups-warn-eu-commission-act-on-googles-search-non-compliance-now/ #Google #EUDigitalMarket #CompetitionLaw #DigitalRegulation #SearchEngineMarket

FYI: 18 groups warn EU Commission: act on Google's search non-compliance now: Eighteen European industry groups urge the European Commission to issue a formal DMA non-compliance decision against Alphabet before March 25, 2026, as Google holds over 90% of EU search market share. https://ppc.land/18-groups-warn-eu-commission-act-on-googles-search-non-compliance-now/ #Google #EUDigitalMarket #CompetitionLaw #DigitalRegulation #SearchEngineMarket

EU Parliament committee backs AI Act delay with fixed 2027 deadline: European Parliament committees vote 101-9 to postpone AI Act high-risk system deadlines to December 2027 and August 2028, replacing a flexible Commission trigger with fixed dates. https://ppc.land/eu-parliament-committee-backs-ai-act-delay-with-fixed-2027-deadline/ #AIAct #EuropeanParliament #AIlaw #DigitalRegulation #TechPolicy

EU Parliament committee backs AI Act delay with fixed 2027 deadline: European Parliament committees vote 101-9 to postpone AI Act high-risk system deadlines to December 2027 and August 2028, replacing a flexible Commission trigger with fixed dates. https://ppc.land/eu-parliament-committee-backs-ai-act-delay-with-fixed-2027-deadline/ #AIAct #EuropeanParliament #AIlaw #DigitalRegulation #TechPolicy

ICYMI: EU draft reveals how Brussels will probe and fine AI model providers: The European Commission published a draft implementing regulation on March 12, 2026, detailing how it will evaluate general-purpose AI models and impose fines under the EU AI Act. https://ppc.land/eu-draft-reveals-how-brussels-will-probe-and-fine-ai-model-providers/ #AIEthics #AIGovernance #DigitalRegulation #EUAIAct #AICompliance

ICYMI: EU draft reveals how Brussels will probe and fine AI model providers: The European Commission published a draft implementing regulation on March 12, 2026, detailing how it will evaluate general-purpose AI models and impose fines under the EU AI Act. https://ppc.land/eu-draft-reveals-how-brussels-will-probe-and-fine-ai-model-providers/ #AIEthics #AIGovernance #DigitalRegulation #EUAIAct #AICompliance

ICYMI: EU draft reveals how Brussels will probe and fine AI model providers: The European Commission published a draft implementing regulation on March 12, 2026, detailing how it will evaluate general-purpose AI models and impose fines under the EU AI Act. https://ppc.land/eu-draft-reveals-how-brussels-will-probe-and-fine-ai-model-providers/ #AIEthics #AIGovernance #DigitalRegulation #EUAIAct #AICompliance

ICYMI: EU draft reveals how Brussels will probe and fine AI model providers: The European Commission published a draft implementing regulation on March 12, 2026, detailing how it will evaluate general-purpose AI models and impose fines under the EU AI Act. https://ppc.land/eu-draft-reveals-how-brussels-will-probe-and-fine-ai-model-providers/ #AIEthics #AIGovernance #DigitalRegulation #EUAIAct #AICompliance

ICYMI: EU pushes Meta toward interim measures over WhatsApp AI lockout: EU Commission sends Meta a Statement of Objections over WhatsApp AI ban, considering interim measures to restore third-party AI access in the EEA. https://ppc.land/eu-pushes-meta-toward-interim-measures-over-whatsapp-ai-lockout/ #EU #Meta #WhatsApp #AI #DigitalRegulation

ICYMI: EU pushes Meta toward interim measures over WhatsApp AI lockout: EU Commission sends Meta a Statement of Objections over WhatsApp AI ban, considering interim measures to restore third-party AI access in the EEA. https://ppc.land/eu-pushes-meta-toward-interim-measures-over-whatsapp-ai-lockout/ #EU #Meta #WhatsApp #AI #DigitalRegulation

ICYMI: EU pushes Meta toward interim measures over WhatsApp AI lockout: EU Commission sends Meta a Statement of Objections over WhatsApp AI ban, considering interim measures to restore third-party AI access in the EEA. https://ppc.land/eu-pushes-meta-toward-interim-measures-over-whatsapp-ai-lockout/ #EU #Meta #WhatsApp #AI #DigitalRegulation

Communications Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia says SIM-binding rules for WhatsApp will remain in force without extension. https://english.mathrubhumi.com/technology/whatsapp-sim-binding-rule-india-no-extension-xoqeg4ho?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon #SIMBinding #WhatsAppIndia #TelecomPolicy #DigitalRegulation

Communications Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia says SIM-binding rules for WhatsApp will remain in force without extension. https://english.mathrubhumi.com/technology/whatsapp-sim-binding-rule-india-no-extension-xoqeg4ho?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon #SIMBinding #WhatsAppIndia #TelecomPolicy #DigitalRegulation

The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has blocked five OTT platforms—MoodXVIP, Koyal Playpro, Digi Movieplex, Feel and Jugnu—for allegedly hosting obscene content https://english.mathrubhumi.com/news/india/india-blocks-five-ott-platforms-over-obscene-content-trv108s8?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon #OTTBan #MIB #ITRules2021 #DigitalRegulation #ObsceneContent

The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has blocked five OTT platforms—MoodXVIP, Koyal Playpro, Digi Movieplex, Feel and Jugnu—for allegedly hosting obscene content https://english.mathrubhumi.com/news/india/india-blocks-five-ott-platforms-over-obscene-content-trv108s8?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon #OTTBan #MIB #ITRules2021 #DigitalRegulation #ObsceneContent

https://www.europesays.com/uk/717906/ The EU raises the bar on ad transparency #AdRepositories #Ads #am #Data/Privacy #DigitalRegulation #DSA #EU #Europe #European #MediaAndEntertainment #Technology #UK

“Apple Disables Encryption in the UK: The Precedent that could go Global“

by Thomas Karat in Thomas Karat‘s Substack on Substack

@uk_politics

“And yet, as 2026 begins, governments now have proof that platforms will bend under regulatory pressure. The argument that ‘technical architecture is fixed’ has been replaced by a softer doctrine: technical architecture is negotiable”

https://open.substack.com/pub/karat/p/apple-disables-encryption-in-the

#Press #UK #Apple #StrongEncryption #ADP #Disable #Privacy #DigitalRegulation #SystemicRisk

“Apple Disables Encryption in the UK: The Precedent that could go Global“

by Thomas Karat in Thomas Karat‘s Substack on Substack

@uk_politics

“And yet, as 2026 begins, governments now have proof that platforms will bend under regulatory pressure. The argument that ‘technical architecture is fixed’ has been replaced by a softer doctrine: technical architecture is negotiable”

https://open.substack.com/pub/karat/p/apple-disables-encryption-in-the

#Press #UK #Apple #StrongEncryption #ADP #Disable #Privacy #DigitalRegulation #SystemicRisk

“Apple Disables Encryption in the UK: The Precedent that could go Global“

by Thomas Karat in Thomas Karat‘s Substack on Substack

@uk_politics

“And yet, as 2026 begins, governments now have proof that platforms will bend under regulatory pressure. The argument that ‘technical architecture is fixed’ has been replaced by a softer doctrine: technical architecture is negotiable”

https://open.substack.com/pub/karat/p/apple-disables-encryption-in-the

#Press #UK #Apple #StrongEncryption #ADP #Disable #Privacy #DigitalRegulation #SystemicRisk

“Apple Disables Encryption in the UK: The Precedent that could go Global“

by Thomas Karat in Thomas Karat‘s Substack on Substack

@uk_politics

“And yet, as 2026 begins, governments now have proof that platforms will bend under regulatory pressure. The argument that ‘technical architecture is fixed’ has been replaced by a softer doctrine: technical architecture is negotiable”

https://open.substack.com/pub/karat/p/apple-disables-encryption-in-the

#Press #UK #Apple #StrongEncryption #ADP #Disable #Privacy #DigitalRegulation #SystemicRisk

The Ofcom Files, Part 4: Ofcom Rides Again

https://prestonbyrne.com/2025/12/04/the-ofcom-files-part-4-ofcom-rides-again/

#HackerNews #OfcomFiles #Ofcom #Rides #Again #DigitalRegulation #TechNews #MediaWatch

The Ofcom Files, Part 4: Ofcom Rides Again

https://prestonbyrne.com/2025/12/04/the-ofcom-files-part-4-ofcom-rides-again/

#HackerNews #OfcomFiles #Ofcom #Rides #Again #DigitalRegulation #TechNews #MediaWatch

The Ofcom Files, Part 4: Ofcom Rides Again

https://prestonbyrne.com/2025/12/04/the-ofcom-files-part-4-ofcom-rides-again/

#HackerNews #OfcomFiles #Ofcom #Rides #Again #DigitalRegulation #TechNews #MediaWatch

The Ofcom Files, Part 4: Ofcom Rides Again

https://prestonbyrne.com/2025/12/04/the-ofcom-files-part-4-ofcom-rides-again/

#HackerNews #OfcomFiles #Ofcom #Rides #Again #DigitalRegulation #TechNews #MediaWatch

de Streel is also back now, pointing out that we had #openSource for DECADES and it wasn't saving us and this is now we now need #digitalGovernance #digitalRegulation. YES!! Contra the nonsense earlier in the day, this legislation is entirely ex post!

#digitalSovereignty

Sardet back too: we all talk about #interoperability but no users are changing and everyone just procures from hyperscalers. ABSOLUTELY! https://joanna-bryson.blogspot.com/2021/05/neither-interoperability-nor-data.html no one believed me, I guess I should send that to him :-) #DMA

de Streel is also back now, pointing out that we had #openSource for DECADES and it wasn't saving us and this is now we now need #digitalGovernance #digitalRegulation. YES!! Contra the nonsense earlier in the day, this legislation is entirely ex post!

#digitalSovereignty

Sardet back too: we all talk about #interoperability but no users are changing and everyone just procures from hyperscalers. ABSOLUTELY! https://joanna-bryson.blogspot.com/2021/05/neither-interoperability-nor-data.html no one believed me, I guess I should send that to him :-) #DMA

de Streel is also back now, pointing out that we had #openSource for DECADES and it wasn't saving us and this is now we now need #digitalGovernance #digitalRegulation. YES!! Contra the nonsense earlier in the day, this legislation is entirely ex post!

#digitalSovereignty

Sardet back too: we all talk about #interoperability but no users are changing and everyone just procures from hyperscalers. ABSOLUTELY! https://joanna-bryson.blogspot.com/2021/05/neither-interoperability-nor-data.html no one believed me, I guess I should send that to him :-) #DMA

Specialty streaming services form global coalition to influence platform regulation: Fifteen specialized streaming platforms across genres establish Beyond Mainstream alliance to advocate for proportionate regulatory treatment and content access. https://ppc.land/specialty-streaming-services-form-global-coalition-to-influence-platform-regulation/ #StreamingServices #ContentAccess #DigitalRegulation #StreamingAlliance #TechAdvocacy

Social media age restrictions may go further than you thought. Here’s how
#Australia #Tech #SocialMedia #Online #TechPolicy #AgeRestrictions #OnlineSafety #DigitalRegulation #AustraliaLaw #ChildSafetyOnline #ParentalControl #TechPolicy #InternetSafety
https://the-14.com/social-media-age-restrictions-may-go-further-than-you-thought-heres-how/

Social media age restrictions may go further than you thought. Here’s how
#Australia #Tech #SocialMedia #Online #TechPolicy #AgeRestrictions #OnlineSafety #DigitalRegulation #AustraliaLaw #ChildSafetyOnline #ParentalControl #TechPolicy #InternetSafety
https://the-14.com/social-media-age-restrictions-may-go-further-than-you-thought-heres-how/