Policy & legislation

Apps will be removed from app stores, but U.S. users won’t be penalized for use of either app

Sources claim the FTC’s probe concerns Facebook’s past acquisitions

BPAS says move would be in contravention of GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018

The ride-hailing service says it has improved systems to verify drivers' insurance documents and identification

Everything you need to know about the controversial copyright directive

Information on the prime minister has been collected by a Shenzen firm with alleged links to the Chinese Communist Party

ByteDance must divest its TikTok US operations before the September 20 deadline

The provisional agreement contains digital and data provisions that go far beyond the deal signed between Japan and the EU, gov claims

Tightened export restrictions in China leaves ByteDance considering other options

Nick Clegg suggests cancelling its transfer mechanism could cause chaos for businesses and the global economy

The lack of sufficient advice has opened the door for third-party tech firms to normalise massive-scale data harvesting

Bill looks to clarify Section 230’s intent and increase social media companies’ accountability for moderating user content

Data security initiative aims to curb activities that “infringe upon personal information”

SMBs need financial support to help them with expertise, new technology, and training, group argues

Surging workloads for government data protection teams haven’t been matched with greater staffing

European Commission calls for a global solution to taxing the digital giants

Contributing solutions might be more helpful than making inaccurate comparisons

White House chief of staff Mark Meadows claims administration is setting sights on Chinese apps that could pose a national security threat

DCMS' call for action is not a "proper response", says ex-Labour MP Chuck Umunna

The tech giant submitted a 135-page document calling for greater clarity around expectations

Changes are on the way - but how will they affect IT security?

Judge argues Oracle would have still lost out on the contract even if Pentagon errors were corrected