US Media Companies Forfeit Readers Rather Than Adjust To Europe"s GDPR

Some U.S. media companies in particular appeared unprepared for a two-year European privacy law that kicked into effect on Friday......»»

The social media firm's Irish subsidiary brings i.....»»

Everyone has different standards for privacy online. Some people are happy sharing their every thought with the world, while others actively avoid any social media presence. Similarly, some consumers don’t mind sharing personal data with businesse.....»»

Bloomberg joins other media companies erecting paywalls to diversify their revenue and establish a more direct relationship with readers......»»

A revolution in how companies handle your personal information is happening......»»

Europe wants companies to take much greater care of your personal data. Here's how the law is changing on May 25, and why it matters......»»

A far-reaching set of privacy rules, the GDPR, goes into effect May 25, with the specific intent of swinging the pendulum of control over our personal data away from companies and back to individuals.       
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The General Data Protection Regulation is causing some initial headaches. Europeans hoping.....»»

A new European push to rein in tech giants through copyright legislation is sparking fierce debate and questions about whether the proposed law would accomplish its goals......»»

Ireland’s GDPR probe is the last thing the social media giant needs, but it shows Europe remains vigilant......»»

Twitter, Inc. (NYSE:TWTR) dealing with new privacy laws in Europe Twitter (NYSE:TWTR) has been falling since it reported earnings in late July. Like some of the other social media companies, Twitter stoc.....»»

The pan-European stock-market index trades slightly higher Thursday as gains in auto makers and media companies helped to dispel some of the gloom emanating from a rout in U.S. markets on Wednesday......»»

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Two tribal nations brought lawsuits this week against social-media companies, saying they are worsening.....»»

Facebook Inc.’s (NASDAQ: FB) WhatsApp messaging service has filed a lawsuit against the Indian government seeking to block new rules for social media companies that take effect on Wednesday, the Indian Express read more.....»»

The legislation would punish companies that suspend political candidates, and it would make it easier to bring lawsuits against tech companies......»»

The legislation would punish companies that suspend political candidates, and it would make it easier to bring lawsuits against tech companies......»»

A bill that would bar social media companies boasting at least 100 million monthly users from banning an account because of the person’s opinion is once again moving through the Texas Legislature. The Texas House State Affairs Committee on May 14 co.....»»

India's government called for action to be taken over social-media posts that reference "Indian variant." It called the phrase "completely false" Family members of a man who died of the coronavirus mourn before his .....»»