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New EU Guidelines Ask Google, Digital Platforms To Disclose Search Ranking Criteria

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European Union (EU) guidelines released on Monday (Dec. These guidelines set the standard for algorithmic ranking transparency and will increase fairness in the online platform economy, which drives innovation and welfare for millions of Europeans,” Margrethe Vestager , digital chief, EU, said in a European Commission statement. .

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UK Retail Banks Draft FinTech Alliance Guidelines

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banks and financial technology firms have worked together to create a set of guidelines to improve the relationship between FinTech startups and financial institutions (FIs). The new guidelines, developed by the British Standards Institute (BSI), aim to address issues that interfere with FinTech firms and banks forming alliances.

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Draft Guidelines Clarify GDPR Scope

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As GDPR continues to take root, having an impact in Europe and beyond the confines of the continent, news came late last month that the European Data Protection Board has published draft guidelines that touch on the data protection regulation’s territorial scope.

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Apple Revamps App Store Guidelines For Games, Classes

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Before the anticipated deployment of iOS 14 later in September, Apple updated its App Store guidelines on Friday (Sept. Also, Apple’s guidelines now indicate that digital one-on-one classes, such as exercise instruction, can circumvent the company for payment.

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FTC Proposes Substantive Revisions to Advertising Guidelines

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Other changes establish principles not previously present in the guidelines. Tags on social media may also be considered endorsements under the proposed guidelines; change the definition of “product” to include “brand;” clarify that a “clear and conspicuous” disclosure means a disclosure that “is difficult to miss (i.e.,

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Hong Kong Monetary Authority Drafts Guidelines for Virtual Banks

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The Hong Kong Monetary Authority has released draft guidelines for virtual banks looking to set up in the region, the South China Morning Post reported today. The authority, which will issue its final guidelines on the matter in May, is proposing that virtual banks will need to have a minimum of $38.6 million U.S., or […].

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More PPP Forgiveness Guidelines Unveiled, But Clarity Remains Elusive

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Treasury Department and Small Business Administration (SBA) have tried a few times to clear up the confusion, most recently unveiling new guidelines through a loan forgiveness application. With the new guidelines , firms have to use 40-hour weeks to determine full-time equivalent hours.