European Union News
EU Commissioner’s Thinly Veiled Threat To Facebook
22nd June 2011
There has been a fair degree of dissatisfaction with the existing data protection laws available in the EU, and new laws are soon to be drafted. The EU Commissioner, Viviane Reding, used the opportunity to warn Facebook that they “cannot hide anymore”. More »
EU Launches Probe Into Alleged Google Abuses
30th November 2010
Following complaints from other search organizations the European Union has launched an antitrust probe against search giant, Google. More »
Phorm Whips Up Privacy Storm
5th May 2009
The new online technology used by Phorm has created quite a stir and has upset advocates of user privacy. All the negative publicity has the company up in arms and representative for Phorm (who has requested not to be named!) has replied to our original post. His feedback has been shared here. More »
EU And Search Engines Battle Over Privacy Laws
18th December 2008
It is a well known fact that search engines retain data regarding the searches conducted by their clients for a long period of time. While they may have their reasons for doing so, the EU has taken objection to this practice, as it affects the privacy of users. More »
Google’s Plans For DoubleClick
17th March 2008
European antitrust legislators have cleared Google’s acquisition of DoubleClick on 11th March 2008. The online ad serving and management technology provider will now officially become part of the Google empire for the price of $3.1 billion in cash. More »
EU Does Microsoft, Yahoo! A Favour
14th November 2007
European Union legislators will launch an in-depth investigation into the proposed acquisition of online display advertising company DoubleClick by the search giant, Google. They have concerns that the merger could result in Google unfairly monopolising the online advertising industry and thwarting competition. More »
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