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EU Commission's use of Microsoft software breached privacy rules: watchdog

Economic TimesEconomic Times · 1y ago
EU Commission's use of Microsoft software breached privacy rules: watchdog
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The European Commission has been found to have breached EU privacy rules by using Microsoft software and failing to implement adequate safeguards for personal data transferred to non-EU countries, according to the European Data Protection Supervisor (EDPS). The watchdog has ordered the Commission to comply with privacy rules and halt data transfers to Microsoft and its subsidiaries in countries without privacy agreements with the EU. The decision comes after a three-year investigation sparked by concerns over the transfer of personal data to the US following revelations in 2013 of mass US surveillance. The Commission must now take measures to ensure data protection compliance and review its use of Microsoft 365.

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EU vs Big Tech: the cases keep mounting

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EU vs Big Tech: the cases keep mounting
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The European Union has initiated various investigations and complaints against big tech companies concerning user data and privacy issues. Amazon has been asked to provide information about its compliance with the Digital Services Act (DSA). Meta (formerly Facebook) has faced allegations of breaching digital competition rules by giving users the option to pay for ad-free versions of its platforms. Microsoft's partnership with OpenAI is being scrutinized by EU regulators. The EU has accused Microsoft of violating antitrust rules by bundling its Teams app with its business software. Apple has been charged with breaching the EU's Digital Markets Act for its App Store rules. The EU is also planning to impose customs duties on goods bought from Chinese online retailers.

Microsoft hit with Spanish startups' complaint about cloud practices

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Microsoft hit with Spanish startups' complaint about cloud practices
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Microsoft is facing a complaint from the Spanish Startup Association regarding alleged anti-competitive practices in its cloud computing services. The association, representing more than 700 startups in Spain, claims that Microsoft has leveraged its dominant position in the Operating Systems and productivity software markets to compel the use of its Azure cloud. The association further accuses Microsoft of imposing barriers to data portability and restricting competition through contractual conditions. They have called on the Spanish competition watchdog to investigate and ensure a fair and competitive market. This follows a similar complaint filed by the Cloud Infrastructure Services Providers in Europe (CISPE) to EU antitrust regulators last November.

European regulators crack down on Big Tech

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European regulators crack down on Big Tech
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European regulators are taking action against big technology companies. Apple has agreed to open its mobile payments system to competitors, ending a four-year investigation. The European Commission has also opened a new investigation into Apple over its contractual requirements for third-party app developers. Microsoft has given up its board observer seat at OpenAI after concerns were raised about merger rules regarding its investment. European regulators have charged Microsoft with illegally bundling its Teams app with its Office product. The European Commission has requested detailed information from Amazon regarding its compliance with digital service obligations. Meta has been charged for failing to comply with the Digital Markets Act. Facebook, Instagram, and Google are also being investigated for potential breaches of EU rules. Alphabet's Google has been fined in the past for using its price comparison shopping service to gain an unfair advantage. The EU has named 22 "gatekeeper" services from various tech companies and given them six months to comply with provisions aimed at making it easier for users to switch between services. In the UK, the Competition and Markets Authority is investigating Amazon and Microsoft's dominance in the cloud market. France and Italy have also taken action against Nvidia, Google, Facebook, and Meta for alleged anti-competitive practices and intellectual property rule violations. The Dutch privacy watchdog has recommended that government organizations stop using Facebook due to concerns about personal data usage. Spain's data protection watchdog has provisionally suspended two Meta products, and a group representing Spanish startups has made a complaint about Microsoft's cloud practices.

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