TIKTOK APPEAL FINE
EU chief to unveil social media, gaming curbs for under-15s
EU chief Ursula von der Leyen will on Wednesday unveil long-awaited plans to protect children from online harm by curbing access to social media, video-sharing platforms, games and AI chatbots for under-15s. Von der Leyen will use her annual keynote speech to the European Parliament to outline new EU legislation, which according to a draft document will set strict limits on access to social media, AI chatbots and online gaming for under-15s.
Meta's social media settlement leaves its money machine unscathed
While the headline figure is among the largest ever settlements paid by a technology company, it is unlikely to strain a business that earned more than $60 billion last year. The settlement left untouched the personalised feeds and ad targeting that underpin its profits.
Meta settlement puts social media industry on notice: 'There will be more'
Wednesday's historic settlement between Meta and dozens of US states could be just the start of a wave that will ripple across the social media industry, putting TikTok, YouTube and Snap under pressure to make similar changes to their apps for teens. "I hope that Snapchat, TikTok and YouTube will read the writing on the wall and enter into similar settlements," Lopez said in a statement.
Brazil fines TikTok $30 million in 'powerful signal' over child safety
Brazil's data protection agency on Tuesday fined TikTok nearly $30 million for failing to implement child safety measures in what it said was a "powerful signal" to social media companies. He said the fine of 153.7 million reais ($29.9 million) was a "powerful signal to other platforms regarding how seriously the ANPD takes this work" and that the agency hoped they "get the message".
Brazil fines TikTok owner ByteDance for unlawful processing of teenagers' data
ANPD said that the local unit of China's ByteDance had processed personal data of teenagers aged 13 to 18 without a valid legal basis. The regulator estimated that, during the period under review, TikTok may have processed the data of at least 8 million children, reflecting what it described as shortcomings in the platform's age-verification system.
A look at major lawsuits against Meta, other social media companies over harms to kids
In a federal trial beginning Tuesday in Oakland, California, the Instagram and Facebook parent company is fighting claims that it has contributed to the youth mental health crisis by deliberately designing features that get children addicted.
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Irish regulator reconsidering TikTok data-transfer ban after court ruling
Ireland's Data Protection Commission (DPC), TikTok's lead EU privacy regulator, fined the Chinese tech giant €530 million a year ago and ordered it to suspend data transfers to China if its processing is not brought into compliance within six months.
Court rules EU must drop strict curbs on Facebook Marketplace
The appeal before the EU's General Court in Luxembourg regarded the platforms' designation under the Digital Markets Act (DMA), one of several EU digital laws facing fierce criticism from US President Donald Trump's administration.
Irish regulator investigates Shein over data transfers to China
Ireland's Data Protection Commission is investigating Shein. The probe focuses on how the Chinese online retailer transfers European user data to China. This inquiry is a strategic priority for the DPC. Shein states it is fully committed to complying with data protection laws. The DPC has previously fined TikTok over similar concerns.
TikTok EU-China data transfers should be allowed during appeal, Irish Supreme court confirms
TikTok can continue transferring data from the EU to China. This decision comes as the company appeals a regulator's order to stop these transfers. The Irish Supreme Court has allowed the transfers to proceed during the appeal process. The regulator had previously fined TikTok over privacy concerns. The court's decision provides a temporary reprieve for the popular video platform.
Meta shares slip after US jury verdicts raise concerns of new legal exposure
Meta shares fell 6% to a 10-month low on Thursday after rulings this week found the Facebook parent failed to adequately warn or protect young users, stoking concerns about billions of dollars in fines from new cases and follow-on litigation.
TikTok: key things to know about the video sharing platform
Video-sharing platform TikTok has over a billion users worldwide, including more than 170 million in the United States, it says -- nearly half the country's population. The platform has faced scrutiny worldwide, particularly in the United States, over data privacy and potential ties to the Chinese government, including accusations of spying and propaganda.
European regulators crack down on Big Tech
European regulators are taking strong action against major tech firms. Investigations are underway into Google, Apple, Meta, Microsoft, TikTok, and X. These probes focus on competition rules and online content. Fines have been issued, and new rules are being enforced. This signals a significant shift in how Big Tech operates in Europe.
EU finds Meta, TikTok in breach of transparency obligations
The European Commission has preliminarily found that Meta and TikTok breached their legal obligations to provide researchers with adequate access to public data. This investigation, under the Digital Services Act, also noted potential issues with Meta's mechanisms for flagging illegal content, raising concerns about platform transparency and user safety.
TikTok to build 1-billion-euro data centre in Finland
TikTok said Tuesday it was investing 1 billion euros ($1.1 billion) to build a data centre in Finland, days after the EU slapped it with a massive fine accusing it of sending Europeans' personal data to China. The European Union last week hit TikTok with a 530-million-euro ($600 million) fine, accusing it of sending Europeans' personal data to China and failing to guarantee it was shielded from access by Chinese authorities.
China denies accessing data after TikTok hit with huge EU fine
TikTok was fined 530 million euros ($600 million) on Friday for transferring user data from Europe to China without ensuring it was protected from access by Chinese authorities. It is the European Union’s second-largest fine to date, following an investigation into the legality of TikTok’s data transfer practices.
TikTok fined €530 million by EU regulator over data protection
TikTok said it strongly contested the finding and that it has used the EU's own legal framework, specifically so-called standard contractual clauses, to grant tightly controlled and limited remote access. It plans to appeal the ruling. It also said the decision fails to fully consider data security measures first rolled out in 2023 that independently monitor remote access and ensure EU user data is stored in dedicated data centres in Europe and the United States.
TikTok Creators Take Legal Action Against U.S. Ban: Who’s Leading the Charge?
Eight TikTok content creators filed a lawsuit against the U.S. government, aiming to overturn a federal law that could ban the popular social media platform nationwide.
Trump Sentenced in Hush Money Case: Trump Convicted but Unpunished; No Jail Time, Fines, or Probation
Trump Sentenced in Hush Money Case: President-elect Donald Trump has been convicted on 34 felony counts related to hush money payments made during the 2016 election.
What happens next for TikTok after court ruling against it?
A US appeals court upheld a law mandating ByteDance to divest TikTok by January 19 or face a ban, citing national security concerns. TikTok sued, arguing the law infringes on free speech. The ruling, appealable to the Supreme Court, stems from a 2020 effort to ban the app, revived by Congress despite Biden's revocation of Trump's initial ban.
UK fines TikTok over child safety data reporting
British telecommunications regulator Ofcom said Wednesday it had handed video sharing platform TikTok a 1.9 million pound ($2.4 million) fine for failing to timely make available safety data. "Ofcom has today fined TikTok £1.875 million for failing to accurately respond to a formal request for information about its parental controls safety feature," the regulator said in a statement.
TikTok creators file suit to block US divestment or ban law
The suit, which seeks injunctive relief, says the law threatens free speech and "promises to shutter a discrete medium of communication that has become part of American life."
European regulators crack down on Big Tech
Apple, Meta Platforms and Alphabet's Google could receive hefty fines by the end of the year for alleged breaches including disparaging rival products on their platforms.
European regulators crack down on Big Tech
Apple, Meta Platforms and Google are set to be investigated for potential violations of the European Union's Digital Markets Act (DMA) that could lead to fines of up to 10% of their global annual turnover, according to people with direct knowledge of the matter.
A look at how European regulators are cracking down on Big Tech
Here is look at some of the actions taken by European watchdogs to keep a tab on big technology companies.
Big Tech generated billions in fines but didn't pay them
Ireland's data regulator confirmed to AFP that Meta has not paid any of the ₹2 billion ($2.2 billion) in fines issued since last September. TikTok also owes hundreds of millions.
Google, Meta win court fight against Austrian online content rule
The Austrian law, enacted in 2021 and which obliges Big Tech to publish regular reports of illegal content, comes amid mounting concerns worldwide about hateful posts.
ETtech Explainer: EU’s $1.3 billion fine on Meta is one of many penalties on Big Tech globally
Big Tech companies worldwide have come under the lens of antitrust regulators, policymakers and enforcement agencies amid concerns about privacy violations, data protection, abuse of market dominance and geopolitical tit-for-tats.
Russia fines Apple $12 million for alleged app market abuse
Western tech companies have come under increasing pressure in Russia in recent months, with social network Twitter punitively slowed down over a failure to delete content which Moscow says is illegal.
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