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EU and Google nearing settlement in anti-trust case
EU and Google nearing settlement in anti-trust case
The European Commission has indicated that it is closer to a settlement with search giant Google in a three-year old anti-trust probe. 03 Oct 2013
Europe to scrap mobile roaming charges
Europe to scrap mobile roaming charges
The European Commission is plotting the death of mobile roaming charges through the 28-nation bloc by 2016. 14 Sep 2013 - 5 comments
Online retail sales will double in Europe by 2018, research firm says
Online retail sales will double in Europe by 2018, research firm says
Market research firm Mintel is predicting that online retail sales will double in Europe by 2018, with Amazon in a prime position to benefit. 15 Aug 2013
European net speed much lower than advertised: European Commission
European net speed much lower than advertised: European Commission
The European Commission has revealed results of tests that show European broadband Internet speeds run an average of 25 percent slower than advertised. 28 Jun 2013
EU roaming fees drop on Monday
EU roaming fees drop on Monday
Roaming fees in the European Union will be cut by up to a third depending on where you are visiting, under continued EU pressure to scrap the fees altogether. 28 Jun 2013 - 1 comment
EU probes mobile firms on Android
EU probes mobile firms on Android
The European Commission is asking mobile providers and handset makers about their deals with Google to use Android, which could potentially lead to another antitrust probe into the Internet giant. 15 Jun 2013 - 2 comments
Mobile roaming charges to end in Europe next year
Mobile roaming charges to end in Europe next year
The European Commission has made a huge leap toward ending mobile roaming charges within the European Union, as it seeks to aid a single telecoms market. 15 Jun 2013
EU plans net neutrality actions, outlawing throttling and blocking of competing services?
EU plans net neutrality actions, outlawing throttling and blocking of competing services?
The European Commission has its eye on the issue of Net Neutrality, and the throttling and blocking activities of some European telecoms providers. 05 Jun 2013
European regulators to target Google over Privacy Policy changes
European regulators to target Google over Privacy Policy changes
European Union regulators plan to take action against Google by the summer due to a change in the firm's Privacy Policy last year. 20 Feb 2013
EU music volume limits shouldn't be ignored, warn experts
EU music volume limits shouldn't be ignored, warn experts
New regulations in the European Union will see portable media players come with a pre-set volume limit, but there are fears that many will simply bypass it. 05 Feb 2013 - 5 comments
EU: Microsoft failed to comply with browser commitments
EU: Microsoft failed to comply with browser commitments
The European Commission has informed Microsoft that it considers the company has not complied with a 2009 commitment to settle an anti-trust case. 24 Oct 2012 - 1 comment
European Parliament rejects ACTA
European Parliament rejects ACTA
The European Parliament has voted overwhelmingly against the Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement (ACTA). 04 Jul 2012 - 10 comments
German data official warns Facebook investors
German data official warns Facebook investors
A German data privacy official has warned people who are considering investing in Facebook stock that its practices violate European privacy regulations. 18 May 2012
European Parliament targets mobile Bill Shock
European Parliament targets mobile Bill Shock
European Union will adopt new regulations that will cut the cost of using a mobile phone abroad, and reduce bill shock occurrences. 10 May 2012 - 1 comment
EU wants to criminalize hacking tools
EU wants to criminalize hacking tools
The European Union (EU) has proposed a new law that will criminalize hacking tools. While the production or sale of certain hacking tools ...... 08 Apr 2012 - 5 comments
Finland delays approving ACTA
Finland delays approving ACTA
The Finnish government has postponed approving the ACTA trade agreement while it waits on the European Court of Justice (ECJ). 13 Mar 2012 - 6 comments
Smartphone apps sending your data to India, China
Smartphone apps sending your data to India, China
Sunday Times report shows how some smartphone apps send personal information oversees to countries that don't have strict data protection laws. 11 Mar 2012 - 1 comment
Google in breach of EU privacy laws, commissioner says
Google in breach of EU privacy laws, commissioner says
European Union Justice Commissioner Viviane Reding has said Google has breached EU law by implementing its new Privacy Policy. 02 Mar 2012 - 5 comments
EC delays Google - Motorola Mobility ruling
EC delays Google - Motorola Mobility ruling
The European Commission has delayed its review of Google's proposed acquisition of Motorola Mobility, which requires EU regulatory approval. 14 Dec 2011
EU: Council of Ministers pushes Net Neutrality
EU: Council of Ministers pushes Net Neutrality
European Council of Ministers is pushing the European Commission to make the principles of Net Neutrality into law across Europe 14 Dec 2011
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