TechnologyGerman antitrust watchdog investigates Google over data use
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A sign is pictured outside a Google office near the company s headquarters in Mountain View, California, U.S., May 8, 2019. REUTERS/Paresh Dave/File Photo
Germany s antitrust watchdog has launched a probe into whether Google Germany, Google Ireland and its parent company Alphabet (GOOGL.O) are exploiting their market dominance in the way they handle data, it said on Tuesday.
The Federal Cartel Office said the investigation would consider whether the tech giant offers users enough choice in how it uses their data across the wide range of digital services it provides.
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Facebook said earlier today that it “aims to comply” with the government’s new rules for
social media platforms, which include appointing a “grievance officer”. The company seems in no particular hurry, given that the rules were notified three months ago and come into effect from tomorrow.
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Facebook “continues to discuss” new IT rules with govt
Yes, but: The company noted that it continues to discuss a few of the issues which need more engagement with the government”.
Google hit with fine by Russian court over failure to delete content Russian watchdog warns that Moscow could slow down Google’s traffic if it fails to comply
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The charges concern posts that Russia says encouraged minors to join unsanctioned protests in January. Photograph: iStock
A Russian court on Tuesday said it had handed technology giant Google three separate fines totalling 6 million roubles (€66,658) over a failure to delete content that Moscow deems illegal.
The fines come amid a wider spat between Moscow and Google. Russia’s communications watchdog on Monday warned that Moscow could eventually slow down the company’s traffic in the country if it failed to delete prohibited content.
MOUNTAIN VIEW (dpa-AFX) - Germany's anti-trust watchdog, the Federal Cartel Office, on Tuesday began proceedings against Google Germany, Google Ireland and their parent company Alphabet Inc. (GOOGL