Regulation

Investigation launched into Instagram’s effects on teenagers

Just weeks after Instagram announced it would be pausing its “Instagram for Kids” project, an investigation has been launched in…

5 years ago

Claim against Google rejected by UK Supreme Court

A recent claim for billions of pounds in damages from tech giant Google for allegedly tracking iPhone users’ has now…

5 years ago

UK regulator fines Facebook £50 million for breaking competition rules

The UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has fined Facebook £50.5 million ($70 million) after accusing the digital giant of…

5 years ago

Social media companies face fines under Ofcom measures to protect users

Social media, and particularly video-sharing platforms, have soared in popularity in the last few years. In fact, globally, research shows…

5 years ago

How RegTech can help correspondent banking make a comeback

The news that Western Union is suspending its services in Afghanistan due to the ongoing instability in the country is…

5 years ago

Natwest bank faces money laundering charges in criminal case

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has now initiated criminal proceedings against Natwest bank, following accusations that it has failed to…

6 years ago

TikTok announces $92 million settlement in class-action lawsuit

Following a lawsuit, TikTok has agreed to pay out $92 million in settlements to American users. The class-action lawsuits accuse…

6 years ago

High number of fake Amazon reviews still being sold online

According to a report by the consumer group Which?, there are still many websites selling fake Amazon reviews in bulk…

6 years ago

The new online gambling restrictions in the UK

Following calls for further restrictions on the gambling industry in the UK, the Gambling Commission has announced tough new legislation…

6 years ago

Ten US states start lawsuit against Google

Tech giant Google has been under a lot of pressure from global regulators recently, which includes a number of legal…

6 years ago