Tag: regulation

The CMA publishes Final Report on online platforms and digital advertising

Last Wednesday the CMA published its voluminous Final Report on its market study on online platforms and digital advertising, accompanied by 27 (!) detailed Appendices. This is a massive piece of work, and the CMA should be commended for completing it within just one year. The Report examines ad-funded online platforms with a focus on … Continue reading The CMA publishes Final Report on online platforms and digital advertising →

European Commission issues terms of reference for study on “platforms with significant network effects acting as gatekeepers”

Last week, the terms of reference ("ToR") of the above-mentioned study started circulating in Brussels. While Christian Borggreen of the big tech's lobby CCIA criticized this planned study as a "political hitjob", I have a more positive view of it. As the Commission has to assess the impact of all its legislative proposal, there is … Continue reading European Commission issues terms of reference for study on “platforms with significant network effects acting as gatekeepers” →

Facebook calls for regulation

In February 2020, Facebook issued a white paper calling for stricter regulation of harmful content online and for the creation of new type of regulator that will have “proficiency in data, operations, and online content.” Facebook advocates for a regulatory framework whereby governments, companies and civil society share responsibilities and work together to reduce harmful … Continue reading Facebook calls for regulation →