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TikTok looking to open two more data centres in Europe amid data security concerns
TikTok has been seeking to assure governments and regulators that users' personal data cannot be accessed.
Chinese-owned TikTok reinforces stricter privacy control for teenagers
Owned by China's ByteDance, TikTok has grown rapidly around the world, particularly among teenagers.
TikTok given a month to respond to allegations of inappropriate content in EU
"In EU, it is prohibited to target children with disguised advertising such as banners in videos."
TikTok looks to allay privacy concerns of European regulators by opening up its tech
TikTok, owned by ByteDance, has more than 100 million users in Europe.
Uber defends independent contractors ahead of EU law on gig workers’ rights
The company has been criticised for classifying its drivers as independent contractors.
Google’s $2.1b Fitbit deal hits roadblock as EU launches probe
The move came despite Google’s pledge last month not to use the fitness tracker’s data for advertising purposes.
Thyssenkrupp, Tata Steel JV hits a roadblock, rejected by EU regulators
The rejection is based on concerns that the deal may push up prices, reduce competition.
Thyssenkrupp-Tata Steel JV set to encounter strong opposition in Europe
The two companies last year struck a deal to combine their European steel units to create the continent's second-largest steelmaker after ArcelorMitta
Blackstone wins EU approval to buy Thomson Reuters unit
Blackstone is making its biggest bet since the financial crisis with the $20 billion deal
Qualcomm set to win conditional Japanese antitrust okay for NXP deal
Winning the green light from both competition authorities would take Qualcomm a major step forward to closing the deal
