European Union
The EU’s data privacy rules — the GDPR — kick in on May 25. Since the U.S. Congress is unlikely to act, the EU rules will become the prevailing standard.
A five-times rise in value isn’t normal — but it’s a hot startup.
“We know the paradox of a free market is that sometimes you have to intervene. You have to make sure that it’s not the law of the jungle but the laws of democracy that works.”
Vestager is No. 10 on the Recode 100.
Europe’s commissioner for competition explains why the world’s governments must fight “greed and fear” on the latest Recode Decode.
It’s poached Monique Meche from Amazon.
The e-commerce giant is considering an appeal
Věra Jourová, an EU commissioner, is paying the Valley a visit.
So big.
Google has 90 days to change its practices or face further penalties.
The EU says fragmented drone rules between countries hampers innovation.
The EU will stick Google with a billion euro fine over how it prioritizes Google Shopping.
It’s also losing its longtime, D.C.-based policy chief, Christopher Libertelli.
The European Commission took action after Facebook began merging customers’ data.
Google risks a $7.5 billion fine if the antitrust allegations are upheld.
At least according to Europe’s Commissioner for Competition Margrethe Vestager.
The European commissioner for competition has become a thorn in the side of several tech companies in recent years.
A critical mass of digital platform opportunities could create a new center of gravity for startups and alter the flow of fintech talent and funds.
Could this be the end of London’s position as Europe’s media capital?
Some tips from Index Ventures.
The Tory leader falls on his own sword.
A complete surprise.
No one in tech seems to like it.
Microsoft has pulled out of two groups seeking antitrust action over search, but the software maker says it isn’t taking a position for or against the current actions by the EU.
Google has 12 weeks to respond.
The search giant nets a victory up north.
Senators are trying to stir up a case in D.C., but Google’s bigger concern is in Brussels.
The delistings will now also apply to searches on google.com as well as individual country sites.
The agreement places tighter restrictions on how American intelligence agencies can access data on European citizens.
Three different outcomes face Google in the EU.
“It’s not fair to say there is protectionism in Europe.”
A replacement for the Safe Harbor agreement that was struck down by a European court last year.
More and more trouble at Twitter.
Is Microsoft having an Ebenezer Scrooge conversion?
We may have 90 percent market share, but we have lots of competition.
Is big data next after Google?
Another former Obama administration vet moves to tech.
What the ... ?
Regulators believe Qualcomm “illegally paid a major customer for exclusively using Qualcomm chipsets and sold chipsets below cost.”