Computing UK www.computing.co.uk EU probes Apple, Google and Meta for DMA violations <img alt="EU probes Apple, Google and Meta for DMA violations" src="https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/cf94f27/34d4c088-fa02-44f9-96b0-8a7298b7e1f5/13/iStock-Big-Tech-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> The European Commission has launched investigations into tech giants Apple, Google and Meta, marking the first cases under the newly enacted Digital Markets Act (DMA). <!--summary end--></p> https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/cf94f27/34d4c088-fa02-44f9-96b0-8a7298b7e1f5/13/iStock-Big-Tech-185x114.jpg https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4189612/eu-probes-apple-google-meta-dma-violations https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4189612/eu-probes-apple-google-meta-dma-violations https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4189612/eu-probes-apple-google-meta-dma-violations Tue, 26 Mar 2024 06:10:01 +0000 Meta reveals WhatsApp and Messenger interoperability strategy <img alt="Meta reveals WhatsApp and Messenger interoperability strategy" src="https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/3faed52/d1583d99-a51c-4276-b460-04a9225be697/16/smartphone-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> Meta, the parent company of WhatsApp and Messenger, has revealed its strategy for implementing interoperability with third-party messaging services, aligning with the Digital Markets Act (DMA) enforced by the European Union. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/3faed52/d1583d99-a51c-4276-b460-04a9225be697/16/smartphone-185x114.jpg https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4183883/meta-reveals-whatsapp-messenger-interoperability-strategy https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4183883/meta-reveals-whatsapp-messenger-interoperability-strategy https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4183883/meta-reveals-whatsapp-messenger-interoperability-strategy Mon, 11 Mar 2024 08:45:38 +0000 Apple terminates Epic Games developer account <img alt="Apple terminates Epic Games developer account" src="https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/a05f03c/bcc95992-ff06-437f-b5a0-b2101d0b53fe/9/Epic-Games-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> In a dramatic turn of events, Epic Games revealed on Wednesday that Apple has terminated its developer account, casting doubt on the gaming company's plans to launch its own app store on iOS devices in the EU. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/a05f03c/bcc95992-ff06-437f-b5a0-b2101d0b53fe/9/Epic-Games-185x114.jpg https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4182812/apple-terminates-epic-games-developer-account https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4182812/apple-terminates-epic-games-developer-account https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4182812/apple-terminates-epic-games-developer-account Thu, 7 Mar 2024 08:28:28 +0000 Amazon loses trademark appeal as UK Supreme Court confirms targeting British consumers <img alt="Amazon loses trademark appeal as UK Supreme Court confirms targeting British consumers" src="https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/0532521/51bc8651-d439-445d-9423-2ec4a7349afa/10/Amazon-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> In a significant legal blow to Amazon, the UK Supreme Court has upheld a ruling that the ecommerce giant infringed UK trademarks by targeting British consumers on its US website. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/0532521/51bc8651-d439-445d-9423-2ec4a7349afa/10/Amazon-185x114.jpg https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4182782/amazon-loses-trademark-appeal-uk-supreme-court-confirms-targeting-british-consumers https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4182782/amazon-loses-trademark-appeal-uk-supreme-court-confirms-targeting-british-consumers https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4182782/amazon-loses-trademark-appeal-uk-supreme-court-confirms-targeting-british-consumers Thu, 7 Mar 2024 06:14:27 +0000 EU to slap Apple with €500m fine over Spotify antitrust, report <img alt="EU to slap Apple with €500m fine over Spotify antitrust, report" src="https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/08d589a/a89c26d0-002e-43c3-b4e6-08a60cfd61e7/14/Money-fine-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> EU regulators are set to deliver a financial blow to tech giant Apple, slapping it with a hefty fine for alleged violations of EU antitrust laws regarding access to its music streaming services. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/08d589a/a89c26d0-002e-43c3-b4e6-08a60cfd61e7/14/Money-fine-185x114.jpg https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4175451/eu-slap-apple-eur500m-fine-spotify-antitrust-report https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4175451/eu-slap-apple-eur500m-fine-spotify-antitrust-report https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4175451/eu-slap-apple-eur500m-fine-spotify-antitrust-report Mon, 19 Feb 2024 06:30:07 +0000 House of Lords announces ambitious inquiry into the Future of UK News Media <img alt="House of Lords announces ambitious inquiry into the Future of UK News Media " src="https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/e11427e/e43f0856-d5dc-45e7-8114-d62c6736c5e8/9/Online-news-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> Confidence in news has experienced a prolonged decrease, dropping from 51% in 2015 to 33% in 2023 <!--summary end--></p> https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/e11427e/e43f0856-d5dc-45e7-8114-d62c6736c5e8/9/Online-news-185x114.jpg https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4165470/house-lords-announces-ambitious-inquiry-future-uk-news-media https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4165470/house-lords-announces-ambitious-inquiry-future-uk-news-media https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4165470/house-lords-announces-ambitious-inquiry-future-uk-news-media Fri, 19 Jan 2024 06:28:22 +0000 Davos 2024 Day 3: Global leaders discuss adoption of AI and its potential risks <img alt="Davos 2024 Day 3: Global leaders discuss adoption of AI and its potential risks" src="https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/3873262/e02e575d-8791-4669-8d18-1e9ef69b3373/10/weforum-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> The picturesque Swiss town is buzzing with discussions centred on the future of AI during the World Economic Forum's Annual Meeting. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/3873262/e02e575d-8791-4669-8d18-1e9ef69b3373/10/weforum-185x114.jpg https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4164986/davos-2024-day-global-leaders-discuss-adoption-ai-potential-risks https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4164986/davos-2024-day-global-leaders-discuss-adoption-ai-potential-risks https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4164986/davos-2024-day-global-leaders-discuss-adoption-ai-potential-risks Thu, 18 Jan 2024 06:37:15 +0000 BSI releases international standard for responsible AI management <img alt="BSI releases international standard for responsible AI management" src="https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/c4ef7f6/59f10aa2-ec17-4e8c-8e9a-bd3293ce1cdf/2/AI-Compliance-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> The British Standards Institute (BSI) has taken a step towards shaping the responsible use of AI with the release of a new international standard: BS ISO/IEC 42001. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/c4ef7f6/59f10aa2-ec17-4e8c-8e9a-bd3293ce1cdf/2/AI-Compliance-185x114.jpg https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4164645/bsi-releases-international-standard-responsible-ai-management https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4164645/bsi-releases-international-standard-responsible-ai-management https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4164645/bsi-releases-international-standard-responsible-ai-management Wed, 17 Jan 2024 10:44:50 +0000 Equifax hit with £11m fine for 2017 breach <img alt="Equifax hit with £11m fine for 2017 breach" src="https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/6160e8c/047b1941-0a53-4733-8278-e7d06e5b7cc4/15/hacker-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> The UK's Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has hit credit rating agency Equifax with an £11 million fine for its role in a 2017 security breach. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/6160e8c/047b1941-0a53-4733-8278-e7d06e5b7cc4/15/hacker-185x114.jpg https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4134591/equifax-hit-gbp11m-fine-2017-breach https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4134591/equifax-hit-gbp11m-fine-2017-breach https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4134591/equifax-hit-gbp11m-fine-2017-breach Sun, 15 Oct 2023 16:25:58 +0000 Computing attends Downing St roundtable on widening participation in STEM careers <img alt="Computing attends Downing St roundtable on widening participation in STEM careers " src="https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/cc23410/ac6728c5-f7d2-46d3-96f0-3510360de0ca/2/iStock-Downing-Street-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> Computing attended a roundtable discussion chaired by Baroness Barron MBE on widening access to STEM careers <!--summary end--></p> https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/cc23410/ac6728c5-f7d2-46d3-96f0-3510360de0ca/2/iStock-Downing-Street-185x114.jpg https://www.computing.co.uk/discussion/4119531/computing-attends-st-roundtable-widening-participation-stem-careers https://www.computing.co.uk/discussion/4119531/computing-attends-st-roundtable-widening-participation-stem-careers https://www.computing.co.uk/discussion/4119531/computing-attends-st-roundtable-widening-participation-stem-careers Thu, 6 Jul 2023 10:00:52 +0000 Twitter quits EU anti-disinformation code <img alt="Twitter quits EU anti-disinformation code" src="https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/e721709/85b56b6a-b214-4480-b605-0e796d1ca089/12/xTwitter-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> Twitter has withdrawn from the EU's Code of Practice on Disinformation - separating it from other social media platforms. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/e721709/85b56b6a-b214-4480-b605-0e796d1ca089/12/xTwitter-185x114.jpg https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4116660/twitter-quits-eu-code-aimed-combating-disinformation https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4116660/twitter-quits-eu-code-aimed-combating-disinformation https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4116660/twitter-quits-eu-code-aimed-combating-disinformation Tue, 30 May 2023 06:12:24 +0000 Sam Altman: OpenAI could quit EU over AI regulations <img alt="Sam Altman: OpenAI could quit EU over AI regulations" src="https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/4aff347/5276dbf2-3344-4b16-9367-b1eead887ccf/20/chatgpt-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> 'The current draft of the EU AI Act would be over-regulating' Alman said, having previously argued for more regulation in the US Congress <!--summary end--></p> https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/4aff347/5276dbf2-3344-4b16-9367-b1eead887ccf/20/chatgpt-185x114.jpg https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4116567/sam-altman-openai-quit-eu-ai-regulations https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4116567/sam-altman-openai-quit-eu-ai-regulations https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4116567/sam-altman-openai-quit-eu-ai-regulations Fri, 26 May 2023 08:47:03 +0000 Profusion and Pinsent Masons LLP launch 'The Good Data Guide' <img alt="Profusion and Pinsent Masons LLP launch &#39;The Good Data Guide&#39; " src="https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/03a1fd0/a7a6b3c1-a377-49ca-b6d5-37a0af38d34f/5/data-ethics-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> ‘The Good Data Guide’ provides a data ethics framework and comes as research reveals 83% of business leaders feel morally uncomfortable about how their company uses data. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/03a1fd0/a7a6b3c1-a377-49ca-b6d5-37a0af38d34f/5/data-ethics-185x114.jpg https://www.computing.co.uk/discussion/4116339/profusion-pinsent-masons-llp-launch-guide https://www.computing.co.uk/discussion/4116339/profusion-pinsent-masons-llp-launch-guide https://www.computing.co.uk/discussion/4116339/profusion-pinsent-masons-llp-launch-guide Wed, 24 May 2023 09:13:56 +0000 Meta fined more than €1 billion for GDPR breach <img alt="Meta fined more than €1 billion for GDPR breach" src="https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/fd4d543/34a9b37f-782c-464c-a9e7-285d1219f8e9/15/meta-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> Meta Platforms, the owner of Facebook, has been fined €1.2 billion over the transfer of EU users' data to servers located in the United States. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/fd4d543/34a9b37f-782c-464c-a9e7-285d1219f8e9/15/meta-185x114.jpg https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4116071/meta-fined-eur-billion-gdpr-breach https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4116071/meta-fined-eur-billion-gdpr-breach https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4116071/meta-fined-eur-billion-gdpr-breach Mon, 22 May 2023 06:24:13 +0000 EU sets up ECAT to police large tech platforms <img alt="EU sets up ECAT to police large tech platforms" src="https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/eb2889f/46543fd6-5d80-4010-a2d4-6f934ffe9406/14/social-media-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> <!--summary end--></p> https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/eb2889f/46543fd6-5d80-4010-a2d4-6f934ffe9406/14/social-media-185x114.jpg https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4112486/eu-sets-ecat-police-tech-platforms https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4112486/eu-sets-ecat-police-tech-platforms https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4112486/eu-sets-ecat-police-tech-platforms Thu, 20 Apr 2023 11:09:16 +0000 Industry Voice: How MongoDB enabled M&S 'build' over 'buy' Strategy for new Sparks loyalty platform <img alt="Industry Voice: How MongoDB enabled M&amp;S &#39;build&#39; over &#39;buy&#39; Strategy for new Sparks loyalty platform" src="https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/ced0066/2a44a725-e349-422e-92ab-81590efb4851/8/iStock-458642565-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> <!--summary end--></p> https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/ced0066/2a44a725-e349-422e-92ab-81590efb4851/8/iStock-458642565-185x114.jpg https://www.computing.co.uk/sponsored/4087232/industry-voice-mongodb-enabled-‘build-‘-strategy-sparks-loyalty-platform https://www.computing.co.uk/sponsored/4087232/industry-voice-mongodb-enabled-‘build-‘-strategy-sparks-loyalty-platform https://www.computing.co.uk/sponsored/4087232/industry-voice-mongodb-enabled-‘build-‘-strategy-sparks-loyalty-platform Fri, 24 Mar 2023 14:08:19 +0000 EU tells Musk: 'Recruit more staff to moderate Twitter' <img alt="EU tells Musk: &#39;Recruit more staff to moderate Twitter&#39;" src="https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/eb02b59/6731b762-3b3d-47bf-8afd-1393996ae970/20/elon-musk-7159200-640-pixabay-185x114.png" /> <p><!--summary start--> The EU has told Twitter owner Elon Musk to increase the number of human moderators and fact-checkers who review posts on the microblogging site. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/eb02b59/6731b762-3b3d-47bf-8afd-1393996ae970/20/elon-musk-7159200-640-pixabay-185x114.png https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4077187/eu-tells-musk-recruit-staff-moderate-twitter https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4077187/eu-tells-musk-recruit-staff-moderate-twitter https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4077187/eu-tells-musk-recruit-staff-moderate-twitter Wed, 8 Mar 2023 11:21:54 +0000 Transparency in IT: Improving the customer experience <img alt="Transparency in IT: Improving the customer experience" src="https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/9810dbd/1bac5466-865f-4626-9a59-2a79d11c6d2d/1/iStock-Transparency-in-IT-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> As an IT leader, the biggest challenge I’ve found is that people look to you to know everything — and that’s simply not possible. That’s why I’ve made myself into a totally transparent leader. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/9810dbd/1bac5466-865f-4626-9a59-2a79d11c6d2d/1/iStock-Transparency-in-IT-185x114.jpg https://www.computing.co.uk/opinion/4074587/transparency-improving-customer-experience https://www.computing.co.uk/opinion/4074587/transparency-improving-customer-experience https://www.computing.co.uk/opinion/4074587/transparency-improving-customer-experience Fri, 17 Feb 2023 10:30:30 +0000 Tech employers count the cost of snobbery <img alt="Tech employers count the cost of snobbery" src="https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/64d27a1/7c9e322b-61bc-42e0-aac4-e63440068ac0/7/evening-class-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> Businesses are struggling to fill entry level tech vacancies due to a continuing prioritisation of candidates’ academic prestige over their potential. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/64d27a1/7c9e322b-61bc-42e0-aac4-e63440068ac0/7/evening-class-185x114.jpg https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4063082/tech-employers-count-cost-snobbery https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4063082/tech-employers-count-cost-snobbery https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4063082/tech-employers-count-cost-snobbery Thu, 26 Jan 2023 09:15:05 +0000 WhatsApp fined €5.5m over GDPR breaches <img alt="WhatsApp fined €5.5m over GDPR breaches" src="https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/a742d1d/bc4ce8d4-544e-4efe-b376-8b88ea87aa76/10/whatsapp-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> Ireland's Data Protection Commission (DPC) has imposed a €5.5 million fine on WhatsApp for General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) breaches dating back to 2018. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/a742d1d/bc4ce8d4-544e-4efe-b376-8b88ea87aa76/10/whatsapp-185x114.jpg https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4063140/whatsapp-fined-eur-gdpr-breaches https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4063140/whatsapp-fined-eur-gdpr-breaches https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4063140/whatsapp-fined-eur-gdpr-breaches Mon, 23 Jan 2023 06:35:42 +0000 EU considering antitrust warning over Microsoft-Activision deal <img alt="EU considering antitrust warning over Microsoft-Activision deal" src="https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/68cf375/936cf5f7-0eb1-4e20-82c3-8a93404c5718/10/Activision-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> Microsoft's quest to acquire Activision Blizzard may have struck another stumbling block. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/68cf375/936cf5f7-0eb1-4e20-82c3-8a93404c5718/10/Activision-185x114.jpg https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4062750/eu-considering-antitrust-warning-microsoft-activision-deal https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4062750/eu-considering-antitrust-warning-microsoft-activision-deal https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4062750/eu-considering-antitrust-warning-microsoft-activision-deal Tue, 17 Jan 2023 09:30:45 +0000 Will AI get any less biased in 2023? <img alt="Will AI get any less biased in 2023? " src="https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/868c8dd/5adb157f-9612-49b7-8409-d0dffe810aee/27/AI-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> AI may be growing smarter, but it isn't becoming any less sexist and racist. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/868c8dd/5adb157f-9612-49b7-8409-d0dffe810aee/27/AI-185x114.jpg https://www.computing.co.uk/news-analysis/4062030/ai-biased-2023 https://www.computing.co.uk/news-analysis/4062030/ai-biased-2023 https://www.computing.co.uk/news-analysis/4062030/ai-biased-2023 Tue, 3 Jan 2023 11:50:55 +0000 Microsoft fined €60 million in France over advertising cookies <img alt="Microsoft fined €60 million in France over advertising cookies" src="https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/6e1a1db/19d6fe28-d38f-4cc4-b0c4-58dcbc0a1b7c/11/microsoft-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> Bing.com stored cookies on visitors' machines without their consent <!--summary end--></p> https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/6e1a1db/19d6fe28-d38f-4cc4-b0c4-58dcbc0a1b7c/11/microsoft-185x114.jpg https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4062049/microsoft-fined-eur-million-france-advertising-cookies https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4062049/microsoft-fined-eur-million-france-advertising-cookies https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4062049/microsoft-fined-eur-million-france-advertising-cookies Fri, 23 Dec 2022 08:42:29 +0000 ICO fines more than tripled this year <img alt="ICO fines more than tripled this year" src="https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/007f290/28df3026-7cad-4d05-98f5-fe36e68148c2/5/iStock-Fine-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> The total value of fines imposed by the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) has more than tripled in the last year, according to analysis from international law firm RPC. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/007f290/28df3026-7cad-4d05-98f5-fe36e68148c2/5/iStock-Fine-185x114.jpg https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4061824/ico-fines-tripled https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4061824/ico-fines-tripled https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4061824/ico-fines-tripled Mon, 19 Dec 2022 06:37:31 +0000 Could web3 be the answer to your recruitment woes? <img alt="Could web3 be the answer to your recruitment woes? " src="https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/02c7a7c/83c51ce1-a1bf-44d1-b0f5-b2d7f6e1f08b/4/recruitment-3-0-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> The tech recruitment ecosystem is stuck in the twentieth century. Can web3 technologies help employers find the digital skills they need to grow their businesses and the economy? <!--summary end--></p> https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/02c7a7c/83c51ce1-a1bf-44d1-b0f5-b2d7f6e1f08b/4/recruitment-3-0-185x114.jpg https://www.computing.co.uk/feature/4061636/web3-answer-recruitment-woes https://www.computing.co.uk/feature/4061636/web3-answer-recruitment-woes https://www.computing.co.uk/feature/4061636/web3-answer-recruitment-woes Wed, 14 Dec 2022 12:41:30 +0000 Amazon, EU reach deal to end antitrust investigations <img alt="Amazon, EU reach deal to end antitrust investigations" src="https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/e5b717d/21f955ba-c195-4b8c-a338-493588f1cb32/10/Amazon-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> Amazon has reached a deal with the European Commission to escape a fine for allegedly misusing seller data, according to the Financial Times. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/e5b717d/21f955ba-c195-4b8c-a338-493588f1cb32/10/Amazon-185x114.jpg https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4061308/amazon-eu-reach-deal-end-antitrust-investigations https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4061308/amazon-eu-reach-deal-end-antitrust-investigations https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4061308/amazon-eu-reach-deal-end-antitrust-investigations Wed, 7 Dec 2022 10:00:05 +0000 Contractors beware: HMRC targeting umbrella corps <img alt="Contractors beware: HMRC targeting umbrella corps" src="https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/aec8dee/6e7ab54b-5f4c-47b4-a30d-74872ec64e08/1/iStock-Umbrella-firm-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> The UK's tax authority, HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC), is cracking down on umbrella companies that contractors use to pay their taxes. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/aec8dee/6e7ab54b-5f4c-47b4-a30d-74872ec64e08/1/iStock-Umbrella-firm-185x114.jpg https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4061226/contractors-beware-hmrc-targeting-umbrella-corps https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4061226/contractors-beware-hmrc-targeting-umbrella-corps https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4061226/contractors-beware-hmrc-targeting-umbrella-corps Tue, 6 Dec 2022 08:16:47 +0000 Twitter risks EU ban over moderation lapses, Musk told <img alt="Twitter risks EU ban over moderation lapses, Musk told" src="https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/c73c74c/6db3d907-0a80-436c-8066-432776faf14a/18/elon-musk-185x114.png" /> <p><!--summary start--> Thierry Breton, EU commissioner for digital policy, told Musk Twitter may not comply with the EU's rules on hate speech <!--summary end--></p> https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/c73c74c/6db3d907-0a80-436c-8066-432776faf14a/18/elon-musk-185x114.png https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4061026/twitter-risks-eu-ban-moderation-lapses-musk-told https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4061026/twitter-risks-eu-ban-moderation-lapses-musk-told https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4061026/twitter-risks-eu-ban-moderation-lapses-musk-told Thu, 1 Dec 2022 06:19:38 +0000 Microsoft 365 faces GDPR challenges in Europe following German report <img alt="Microsoft 365 faces GDPR challenges in Europe following German report" src="https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/db94ef4/69dfd285-51d1-41eb-9461-79345159bcbe/14/microsoft-exchange-server-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> Microsoft has failed to clarify the wording of its contracts and its data retention and deletion rules don't always adhere to GDPR, German regulators have found <!--summary end--></p> https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/db94ef4/69dfd285-51d1-41eb-9461-79345159bcbe/14/microsoft-exchange-server-185x114.jpg https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4060895/microsoft-365-gdpr-challenges-europe-following-german-report https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4060895/microsoft-365-gdpr-challenges-europe-following-german-report https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4060895/microsoft-365-gdpr-challenges-europe-following-german-report Tue, 29 Nov 2022 08:38:46 +0000 Senator warns Elon Musk: 'Fix your companies. Or Congress will' <img alt="Senator warns Elon Musk: &#39;Fix your companies. Or Congress will&#39;" src="https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/f1e30cd/53309e41-a4b2-40f3-a129-996030dced3d/5/twitter-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> The warning came following a string of snarky tweets from Twitter's new chief <!--summary end--></p> https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/f1e30cd/53309e41-a4b2-40f3-a129-996030dced3d/5/twitter-185x114.jpg https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4060092/senator-warns-elon-musk-fix-companies-congress https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4060092/senator-warns-elon-musk-fix-companies-congress https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4060092/senator-warns-elon-musk-fix-companies-congress Mon, 14 Nov 2022 08:36:15 +0000 Google unsuccessful in overturning record EU fine <img alt="Google unsuccessful in overturning record EU fine" src="https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/ed4ca07/cb45d2ab-67c2-4e10-8217-486237641980/8/Google-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> Google faces a €4.1 billion for bundling search with Android - though this is a little lower than the original €4.3 billion <!--summary end--></p> https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/ed4ca07/cb45d2ab-67c2-4e10-8217-486237641980/8/Google-185x114.jpg https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4056366/google-unsuccessful-overturning-record-eu-fine https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4056366/google-unsuccessful-overturning-record-eu-fine https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4056366/google-unsuccessful-overturning-record-eu-fine Thu, 15 Sep 2022 06:20:42 +0000 UK & EU suing Google for €25 billion over ad practices <img alt="UK &amp; EU suing Google for €25 billion over ad practices" src="https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/077be5f/bac64584-b0c1-43c5-9ec1-230a87c9e93f/7/2020-google-hq-london-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> UK businesses are estimated to have lost £7 billion as a result of Google's practices <!--summary end--></p> https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/077be5f/bac64584-b0c1-43c5-9ec1-230a87c9e93f/7/2020-google-hq-london-185x114.jpg https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4056290/uk-eu-suing-google-eur-billion-practices https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4056290/uk-eu-suing-google-eur-billion-practices https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4056290/uk-eu-suing-google-eur-billion-practices Wed, 14 Sep 2022 08:31:18 +0000 Civil servants' computers to be monitored to check attendance <img alt="Civil servants&#39; computers to be monitored to check attendance" src="https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/18245ea/50b11f64-8abf-4fd7-b084-29b7ea6c8456/2/coffee-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> Government seeks end to WFH and return of attendance rates to pre-pandemic levels <!--summary end--></p> https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/18245ea/50b11f64-8abf-4fd7-b084-29b7ea6c8456/2/coffee-185x114.jpg https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4056174/civil-servants-computers-monitored-check-attendance https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4056174/civil-servants-computers-monitored-check-attendance https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4056174/civil-servants-computers-monitored-check-attendance Mon, 12 Sep 2022 11:32:06 +0000 Halfords fined £30,000 over 'annoying' marketing emails <img alt="Halfords fined £30,000 over &#39;annoying&#39; marketing emails" src="https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/a71fa65/d2d313cf-7cda-42a4-941b-9091f88560f4/4/email-185x114.png" /> <p><!--summary start--> ICO says penalty will serve as a warning to similar organisations to reconsider their use of electronic marketing <!--summary end--></p> https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/a71fa65/d2d313cf-7cda-42a4-941b-9091f88560f4/4/email-185x114.png https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4055918/halfords-fined-gbp-annoying-marketing-emails https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4055918/halfords-fined-gbp-annoying-marketing-emails https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4055918/halfords-fined-gbp-annoying-marketing-emails Wed, 7 Sep 2022 08:14:28 +0000 Apple's entry into 'buy now pay later' sector raises antitrust concerns, US regulator warns <img alt="Apple&#39;s entry into &#39;buy now pay later&#39; sector raises antitrust concerns, US regulator warns" src="https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/352e681/594e79ed-8526-4803-9757-f8904269640b/11/apple1-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> Apple Pay Later feature is scheduled to become available in iOS16 later this year <!--summary end--></p> https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/352e681/594e79ed-8526-4803-9757-f8904269640b/11/apple1-185x114.jpg https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4053848/apples-entry-pay-sector-raises-antitrust-concerns-us-regulator-warns https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4053848/apples-entry-pay-sector-raises-antitrust-concerns-us-regulator-warns https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4053848/apples-entry-pay-sector-raises-antitrust-concerns-us-regulator-warns Thu, 28 Jul 2022 05:58:34 +0000 Partner content: Emerging technology - why digital transformation is unsustainable without green goals <img alt="Partner content: Emerging technology - why digital transformation is unsustainable without green goals" src="https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/b8f5d44/308ca85b-8f6d-4962-9949-1b66c9a6524e/5/Social-Tiles-Linda-Linked-In3-edited-version-1-185x114.jpeg" /> <p><!--summary start--> <!--summary end--></p> https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/b8f5d44/308ca85b-8f6d-4962-9949-1b66c9a6524e/5/Social-Tiles-Linda-Linked-In3-edited-version-1-185x114.jpeg https://www.computing.co.uk/sponsored/4053206/lenovo-emerging-technology-digital-transformation-unsustainable-green-goals https://www.computing.co.uk/sponsored/4053206/lenovo-emerging-technology-digital-transformation-unsustainable-green-goals https://www.computing.co.uk/sponsored/4053206/lenovo-emerging-technology-digital-transformation-unsustainable-green-goals Mon, 18 Jul 2022 14:40:28 +0100 Partner Content: Keynote series - Smarter Technology for the Next Reality <img alt="Partner Content: Keynote series - Smarter Technology for the Next Reality" src="https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/2591666/05356241-09f2-4fde-bd74-324356d04f12/5/Social-Tiles-Linda-Linked-In4-edited-version-1-185x114.jpeg" /> <p><!--summary start--> <!--summary end--></p> https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/2591666/05356241-09f2-4fde-bd74-324356d04f12/5/Social-Tiles-Linda-Linked-In4-edited-version-1-185x114.jpeg https://www.computing.co.uk/sponsored/4053203/lenovo-keynote-series-smarter-technology-reality https://www.computing.co.uk/sponsored/4053203/lenovo-keynote-series-smarter-technology-reality https://www.computing.co.uk/sponsored/4053203/lenovo-keynote-series-smarter-technology-reality Mon, 18 Jul 2022 14:38:57 +0100 Homeworking in UK more than doubles since 2019 <img alt="Homeworking in UK more than doubles since 2019 " src="https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/c9fae83/6a6632ee-4861-4845-80a3-cb4041de62ca/5/2020-remote-working-connectivity-concept-1-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> In a roundup of the latest data and analysis on the UK economy, business and jobs, the ONS confirms that remote and hybrid working has increased everywhere, but regional differences remain in terms of the extent and type of the increase. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/c9fae83/6a6632ee-4861-4845-80a3-cb4041de62ca/5/2020-remote-working-connectivity-concept-1-185x114.jpg https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4052971/homeworking-uk-doubles-2019 https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4052971/homeworking-uk-doubles-2019 https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4052971/homeworking-uk-doubles-2019 Wed, 13 Jul 2022 10:30:54 +0000 Facebook has no idea what most of its user data is used for, leaked document suggests <img alt="Facebook has no idea what most of its user data is used for, leaked document suggests" src="https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/4d699e1/0d9cfe5d-0429-4513-8ab0-e5639516b10f/2/people-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> Social media company Meta (earlier Facebook) does not know where all of its user data goes or what it does with it, according to a leaked internal document seen by Motherboard. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/4d699e1/0d9cfe5d-0429-4513-8ab0-e5639516b10f/2/people-185x114.jpg https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4048875/facebook-idea-most-user-leaked-document-suggests https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4048875/facebook-idea-most-user-leaked-document-suggests https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4048875/facebook-idea-most-user-leaked-document-suggests Thu, 28 Apr 2022 07:50:35 +0000