Archive for Digital Updates

Germany Restricts Facebook’s Data Collection Activities
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Germany Restricts Facebook’s Data Collection Activities

On February 7, the German competition authorities issued a decision prohibiting Facebook from linking user data it collects on its services and third-party sites with ... Read More
European Union Reaches a Compromise on Copyright
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European Union Reaches a Compromise on Copyright

On February 13, the European Parliament and the Council reached a long-awaited deal on the proposed Copyright Directive, including Article 11, which would create a ... Read More
Alliance and Facebook Discuss Local News
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Alliance and Facebook Discuss Local News

On January 23, the Alliance held a video conference call with Facebook concerning the company’s investments in journalism, the “Today In” feature and the News ... Read More
Council Cancels Meeting to Find a Compromise on Copyright Directive
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Council Cancels Meeting to Find a Compromise on Copyright Directive

On Friday, January 18, the Council of the European Union canceled what was supposed to be the final negotiation meeting with the European Parliament and ... Read More
House Considers Legislation for Online Political Ads
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House Considers Legislation for Online Political Ads

On January 29, the House Judiciary Committee held its first hearing under the new Democratic leadership on H.R. 1, the “For the People Act of ... Read More
Congressman Cicilline Commits to Reintroducing Antitrust Safe Harbor Bill
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Congressman Cicilline Commits to Reintroducing Antitrust Safe Harbor Bill

On January 29, Congressman David Cicilline (D-RI) recognized again the importance of ensuring critical access to trusted, high-quality news by committing to reintroducing the “Journalism ... Read More
European Union Tries to Reach Final Deal on Copyright Directive
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European Union Tries to Reach Final Deal on Copyright Directive

European Union negotiators are expected to meet for the last time on Monday, January 21, to reach a compromise agreement on the proposed EU Copyright ... Read More
Alliance Holds a Meeting with Google
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Alliance Holds a Meeting with Google

On January 15, the Alliance held a meeting between member news publishers and Google to find new ways of working together. Issues discussed at the ... Read More