For the past decade or so, the GAFAMA group has been the target of accusations and ignominies of all kinds: tax evasion, abuse, scandal, tax havens, usurpation. All kinds of slanders, insults and reproaches have been hitting the fan in the mainstream press as well as the daily media, and on the benches of the National Assembly, in France.
Commission launches investigation into Fitbit acquisition by Google
The investigation will focus on whether Google’s acquisition will hinder competition in the online advertising services marketplace
EU ministers reject ‘name-and-shame’ policy for tax-avoiding companies
The Member States are split in finding an amicable resolution in ensuring proper tax payments by such multinational companies
YouTube settlement: Privacy concerns addressed?
Typical to recent data privacy violation fines, some hail it as a step forward, while others see it as too lenient