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Australian regulator sues Facebook for sharing personal data
Australian privacy regulator has filed a lawsuit against Facebook, accusing the social media giant of sharing the personal details of more than 300,000 people. Read more…
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Australia – Vodafone-TPG merger approved, regulator overruled
Australian court approves merger between Vodafone and internet provider TPG Telecom, overruling the country’s regulator. Read more…
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Australian regulator recommends prompt action to combat scams
Australian regulator recommends new enforceable obligations on telcos and the immediate commencement of trials for a number of scam reduction initiatives. Read more…
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US regulator suggests using auto safety spectrum to boost Wi-Fi
Little-used block of spectrum set aside for auto safety should be split to accommodate the rapidly growing number of wireless devices – US telecoms regulator Read more…
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Australian regulator ACMA takes action against 11 telcos
The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has taken action against eleven telcos for failing to comply with consumer protection rules. Read more…
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Malaysia’s competition regulator wants to fine Grab $20.5m
Malaysia’s competition regulator has proposed a fine of over 86 million ringgit ($20.5 million) on ride-hailing firm Grab for violating competition law. Read more…
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Security tokens platforms should come under regulator scrutiny
Regulators should apply existing infrastructure rules to platforms that process security tokens to ensure market stability says DTCC. Read more…
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Google rejects calls by Australia’s competition regulator
Google rejects calls by Australia’s competition regulator for tougher scrutiny of its operations, denying it enjoys market power in online searches, advertising. Read more…
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China regulator stops accepting video game applications
China’s top content regulator has asked local authorities to stop submitting requests to monetise new video games, while it processes a backlog. Read more…
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Philippines regulator rejects Go-Jek application
The Philippines’ transport regulator has rejected an application from Indonesia’s Go-Jek to launch a ride-hailing service in the country due to foreign ownership issues Read more…