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News Corp Chief Slams Google, Facebook Over ‘Trust Us’ Issues

Computer Daily News August 5, 2019 No Comments

Self-regulation by Google and Facebook has failed and the ACCC needs to follow through with plans to bring them under control in Australia, according to News Corp Australasia executive chairman…

Facebook Targets Netflix, Disney For TV-Videophone

Jack Gramenz August 1, 2019 No Comments

Facebook is reportedly working on a video-calling set top box designed to turn a normal TV into a video phone. The Information reports the social media behemoth has approached Netflix,…

Companies Using ‘Like’ Button Now Data Responsible

Computer Daily News July 31, 2019 No Comments

The EU’s top court has ruled that companies that embed Facebook’s “Like” button on their Web sites must seek users’ consent to transfer their personal data to the US social…

ACCC Back New Google, Facebook Publisher Code

Roma Christian July 29, 2019 No Comments

ACCC Commissioner, Rod Sims, has called for digital tech platforms (such as Facebook and Google) to be regulated similar to traditional media publishers – levelling the playing field. Speaking to Sky…

ACCC Slam Facebook & Google For ‘Market Distortion’

Roma Christian July 26, 2019 No Comments

The ACCC’s landmark ‘Digital Platforms Inquiry’ has slammed tech giants (notably Facebook and Google) for distorting the local market, impairing several businesses from competing “on their merits.” Disclosed in a…

BREAKING NEWS: Feds Back ACCC Google, Facebook Facing Bans

Jack Gramenz July 26, 2019 No Comments

The government has accepted the Digital Platforms Inquiry’s “overriding conclusion” that the media and advertising markets need reform but will run a 12 week public consultation before implementing any of the…

Oz Retailers & Brands Brace For Historic Tech Reform

Roma Christian July 26, 2019 No Comments

Aussie retailers and brands are bracing for today’s historic tech reform report, spearheading new laws from the ACCC’s analysis of digital tech giant regulation (e.g. Facebook, Amazon and Google). The…

Facebook Cuts Off Sony, Microsoft Data Access

Jack Gramenz July 25, 2019 No Comments

Social media giant Facebook will again try to cut off companies including Microsoft and Sony from accessing data, as it seeks to rehabilitate its image in the wake of a…

More Facebook Flaws Impact Kids

Computer Daily News July 24, 2019 No Comments

Facebook is under fire again over a design flaw in its Messenger Kids app that allows children to enter group chats with unapproved strangers. The app is supposed to prevent…

BREAKING NEWS: Major Investigation Into Apple Google & Amazon

David Richards July 24, 2019 No Comments

The US Justice Department is set to target, Apple, Google, Facebook and Amazon with an investigation as to whether they are stifling competition with their online platforms that dominate internet…