The European Commission proposed a law on Wednesday to pave the way for easier digital distribution. Prominent musicians, however, immediately slammed the proposal, saying it fails to fix problems of inefficiency and embezzlement. Read more »
The European Parliament has delivered a stunning defeat to the controversial anti-piracy treaty ACTA, voting it down by 478 votes to 39. But although campaigners are claiming victory and the proposals are on the canvas, they’re not quite knocked out yet. Read more »
While some of Google’s online advertising practices are becoming less controversial in the U.S. as they get more entrenched, they’re still r… Read more »
Yesterday, EU telco commissioner Vivianne Reding and GSM Association CEO Rob Conway were on the same page when they teamed for a joint press… Read more »
Despite talk of an expanded probe, the EU isn’t likely to block Google’s (NSDQ: GOOG) $3.1 billion acquisition of DoubleClick, according to… Read more »
The FTC will not block Google’s $3.1 billion acquisition of DoubleClick. Commissioners voted 4-1 in favor of closing its investigation, with… Read more »
The European Union expects to bring its regulatory power to bear on online behavioral targeting practices next year, as protests over privac… Read more »
Last week, the EU announced its intent to launch an expanded probe into Google’s (NSDQ: GOOG) acquisition of DoubleClick, prompting real con… Read more »
The EU has decided to open an in-depth probe into Google’s (NSDQ: GOOG) proposed $3.1 billion acquisition of DoubleClick, reports Reuters, c… Read more »