Unit will create codes of conduct for platforms The UK’s move to regulate big technology platforms takes shape as the Digital Markets Unit (DMU) begins work, reports the BBC. Based inside the Competition and Markets Authority, the unit is expected to draft codes of conduct to govern the relationships between tech firms and their users, including advertisers… [Read More]
Facebook criticises ACCC’s adtech investigation
Company rejects comparison with Google’s use of data Facebook has accused the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) of proposals that go beyond the focus of its inquiry, reports ZD.net. The company accuses the commission drawing conclusions which conflate Facebook’s use of data with that of Google. A finding in the report is that ‘the inability of… [Read More]
Google commits to fact-checking fund
25 Million euro contribution aims to help fight disinformation Google has announced a five-year investment in the European Media and Information fund, says telecompaper. The company states that the intention is to help strengthen media literacy skills, and support the work of fact-checkers. The fund will shortly be open for proposals from academics, non-profit organisations and publishers… [Read More]
Netflix vows to clean up productions
Review finds that half of company’s emissions come from film production Netflix has announced plans to ban diesel generators from shoots following a review of the company’s carbon footprint, reports the Financial Times. The study showed that it was the production process that generated the much the highest carbon emissions rather than the data centres used for… [Read More]
IIC Italy Chapter Press Release – AGCOM: A Survey to map the Digital Ecosystem is launched
AGCOM: A Survey to map the Digital Ecosystem is launched Classifying online platform services and analysing the national and international legal frameworks The pandemic has amplified the role played by online platforms in the digital economy. Unprecedented changes have been seen in economic processes, in the representation of public and political bodies as in individuals’… [Read More]
Big Tech could be regulated like banks
Business unit separation, data sharing and stress tests could work for platforms The idea that technology platforms could be regulated in ways similar to those imposed on banks after the 2008 financial crash is explored in the Economist. Large tech companies are held in similar disrepute to the way banks were then, argues the magazine. Approaches such… [Read More]