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Russia fines Google for “fake” information about war

Russia fines Google 11 million roubles, for failing to delete what it called “fake” information about the war in Ukraine.…

3 years ago

Ukraine: Facebook blocked hashtags and then unblocked them

Meta's automated systems blocked hashtags related to images showing dead civilians in Ukraine, on Facebook and Instagram. Afterwards, it ublocked…

3 years ago

Facebook and Instagram were banned by a Russian court

A Russian court banned Facebook and Instagram in the country. Thus, the decision comes after the judges named Meta "extremist."

3 years ago

Australia takes big steps to get misinformation data

New Australian laws would force tech giants share misinformation data. These measures would reduce the spread of false information, online.

3 years ago

Data breach fine: Meta should pay 17 million euros

Ireland's data regulator announced a data breach fine for Facebook parent Meta. The 17 million euro fine comes for 12…

3 years ago

Meta blocks EU access to online Russian propaganda

The online Russian propaganda media, Russia Today (RT) and Sputnik, is no longer available across the EU, on Meta's platforms.…

3 years ago

Facebook, Ukraine: Users can lock their social profiles

Meta took some fast action on Facebook: Ukraine users can now lock their profiles. Also, it will to monitor the…

3 years ago

Scams on Facebook: Meta sues two people for attacks

Meta announced it filed a lawsuit against two individuals from Nigeria, for scams on Facebook. The suit is a joint…

3 years ago

Google is under pressure both in Russia and the U.S.

Google is under pressure almost simultaneously in Moscow and Washington. Thus, a Moscow court ordered a new fine for the…

3 years ago

The fight for a major antitrust lawsuit against Facebook

The U.S. Federal Trade Commission asks the court to allow its antitrust lawsuit against Facebook, for its "exclusionary conduct". Read…

3 years ago