By: John Garrasi Earlier this month, Apple was fined almost two billion dollars by the European Commission over restrictions placed on App Store access to third parties. At the same time, an U.S. judge ruled that Alphabet’s Google would not be saved from having to face claims of monopolization in the online ad business.… Read More Finally: Antitrust’s Unstoppable Force Meets Big Tech’s Immovable Object
The recent trend in GDPR actions has been for organizations to no longer hesitate to challenge the decision of data protection authorities, opposing fines first and worrying about legal standing after. However, the reality of this new method of immediate opposition is actually working for companies and data collectors as most of these cases are either struck down or partially dismissed by EU courts. With regulators claiming that their enforcement powers are at risk of being severely restricted, and companies claiming that their methods of data collection have been stunted, a clear divide exists.… Read More Appeal First, Question Later: Addressing the Growing Number of Rapid GDPR Appeals and Its Effects on Adequate Enforcement
POSTED BY Olivia Vache Although Uber has been waging war around many U.S. cities, it has begun its rampage into other countries as well. Uber began its arduous journey to conquer the world with its sensible transportation alternative in 2012. One of the first stops for Uber is the highly regulated country of France. Many… Read More Snap, Crackle, Will UberPOP? OR UberPOP’s Explosive Intrusion into France’s Taxi Regulation