Keywords: Digital Regulation


France moves toward social media ban for children under 15 amid growing safety concerns

French lawmakers are set to vote on a proposed law that would restrict social media access for children under the age of 15, placing France among a growing number of countries seeking stricter protections for minors online. The measure reflects rising concerns among policymakers, parents and educators......

EU imposes record €550 million fine on AliExpress over illegal product listings

The European Union has imposed a record €550 million ($629 million) fine on Alibaba-owned AliExpress, accusing the online marketplace of failing to adequately prevent the sale of illegal, counterfeit, and unsafe products to European consumers. The penalty was issued under the Digital Services Act......

France moves closer to banning social media for children under 15

France is on the verge of adopting one of Europe's most ambitious digital protection measures for minors, as lawmakers work to finalize legislation that would prohibit children under the age of 15 from accessing social media platforms. Members of the National Assembly and the Senate are meeting......

European Union orders Google to boost competition in search and artificial intelligence

The European Commission has introduced new measures requiring Google to strengthen competition in online search services and provide fairer access to key Android features for rival artificial intelligence developers under the Digital Markets Act (DMA). The new requirements are designed to reduce barriers......

EU court confirms Google fine over illegal gambling advertising on YouTube

The European Union’s highest court has upheld a €750,000 ($854,250) fine imposed on Google by Italian regulators over gambling-related advertising displayed on its YouTube platform, strengthening the legal responsibility of major digital platforms for content shared through commercial partnerships. The......

More than 20 countries move to restrict minors’ access to social media

Governments around the world are accelerating efforts to regulate young people's access to social media, with more than 20 countries either enforcing or preparing restrictions aimed at protecting children and teenagers online. The growing international trend comes as the European Union weighs new......

Nigeria launches probe into tech Giants over alleged misuse of news content

Nigeria has ordered a formal investigation into several of the world's largest technology companies over allegations of anti-competitive conduct and the unauthorized use of news content, marking the country's latest effort to strengthen oversight of the digital economy. The Federal Competition......

Apple allows alternative app stores and payments in Brazil after antitrust deal

Apple has announced that it will allow alternative app stores and external payment systems for iOS applications in Brazil, following an agreement with the country’s competition authority, marking a significant shift in its App Store policies in one of Latin America’s largest digital markets. The......

United Arab Emirates bans social media access for children under 15

The United Arab Emirates has announced new restrictions on social media use, setting a minimum age of 15 for access to social networking platforms. The measure places the country among a growing number of nations seeking to strengthen protections for children in the digital environment. Under the new......