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Google Data Practices Under EU Antitrust Scrutiny

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EU antitrust regulators are probing Google to see how the search giant uses and monetizes the data it collects on users, Reuters reported on Saturday (Nov. The preliminary investigation is ongoing,” the EU regulator told Reuters in an email. Google was also ordered to modify its operations. 30), citing the European Commission.

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DOJ, State AGs Could Combine Google Investigations

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The probe is centered on whether Google’s monopoly of the online search world – and the ensuing advertising revenue it commands – represent an illegal form of market control. states, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico formally launched an investigation into Google. Thus far, U.S. Thus far, U.S.

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Popular Becomes Second To Launch Credit Cards For Use In Cuba

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and the first in Puerto Rico to offer its credit cards for use in Cuba. In a press release , Popular said the Mastercard credit cards of its two banking subsidiaries, Banco Popular de Puerto Rico and Popular Community Bank, can be used at any of Cuba’s authorized merchants and ATMs throughout the country. regulations.

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DOJ Officials, State AGs To Meet Tuesday On Google Antitrust Probe

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In recent years, multiple investigations have been launched by the DOJ and almost every state attorney general into whether Google has violated antitrust laws regarding advertising regulations, search engine preferences and the company’s popular Android operating system. and Puerto Rico formally launched an investigation into Google.

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CUs Try To Solve The Cannabis Cash Conundrum

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This, in turn, means that banks cannot offer services to businesses, as they would face prosecution from regulators. We’ve formed partnerships with other third-party providers to be able to bring similar solutions to cannabis operators that we would for any other business.”. Apple In The Spotlight.