EU’s New Copyright Rules Could Hurt Google, Facebook April 15, 2019 By Foo Yun Chee Google will have to pay publishers for news snippets and Facebook filter out protected content under new copyright rules aimed...
EU Lawmakers Target Big Tech Firms’ Unfair Business Practices December 6, 2018 By Foo Yun Chee EU lawmakers agreed on Thursday to take a tougher stance against tech giants such as Google , Amazon and Apple...
Apple CEO Calls for U.S. Privacy Law to Protect User Data October 24, 2018 By Foo Yun Chee Apple Chief Executive Tim Cook said on Wednesday customer data was being “weaponised with military efficiency” by companies to increase...
EU Parliament Panel Backs Stricter Copyright Rules Opposed by Tech Leaders June 21, 2018 By Foo Yun Chee Google, Facebook , Microsoft and other tech giants could face more curbs on their market power after a European Parliament...
Uber Case in Europe’s High Court Could Affect Sharing Economy Firms November 30, 2016 By Foo Yun Chee Uber defended its business model in Europe’s highest court on Tuesday, saying its service had made it easier for people...
EU Fines Microsoft $731 Million for Breaking Browser Choice Promise March 6, 2013 By Foo Yun Chee The European Union fined Microsoft Corp €561 million [$731.5 million] on Wednesday for failing to offer consumers a choice of...
Online Social Network Can’t Be Piracy Police: European Court February 16, 2012 By Foo Yun Chee Online social networks cannot be forced to block users from downloading songs illegally, as this would push up their costs...
Fortis Seeks $12.5 Billion Solvency Boost June 26, 2008 By Emma Thomasson and Foo Yun Chee Fortis said on Thursday that it plans to shore up its finances with measures worth more than €8 billion ($12.56...