Russia Moves to Penalize Searches for ‘Extremist’ Content
Russia’s parliament passed a law allowing fines for deliberately searching for online content deemed “extremist” by the authorities. Russia’s Federation...
Regulation – Law
EU Political Ads: Meta’s Policy Shift
Meta will no longer allow political, electoral, and social issue advertisements on its platforms within the European Union starting in...
Russia Signals WhatsApp May Face Ban Amid Security Fears
Russian lawmakers warn that WhatsApp could soon be restricted or banned, citing national security and new state-backed alternatives like MAX....
Meta Settles $8 Billion Privacy Lawsuit
Meta Platforms (formerly Facebook) has reached a settlement in an $8 billion lawsuit, avoiding a trial over alleged privacy violations....
Zuckerberg Faces $8 Billion Trial Over Privacy Violations
Mark Zuckerberg is set to testify in an $8 billion trial alleging Meta's illegal data practices since 2012. Shareholders claim...
European Firms Lag Behind on Accessibility Compliance
Most European firms are not fully ready for the EAA, with only 27% claiming full compliance ahead of the June...
California Jury Hits Google with $314M Android Data Verdict
In a landmark verdict, a California state jury ordered Google to pay $314,626,932 to 14 million Android users for allegedly...
EU Data Act Nears: Smart Devices Share Data
The European Union's new Data Act takes effect on September 12, 2025, mandating data sharing from smart devices by manufacturers...
Google’s EU Court Fight Over Android Monopoly Hits a Snag
Alphabet’s Google has just taken a serious hit in its long-running battle with the European Union over Android’s dominance. A...
