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August 28, 2023

EU Legislation on Big Tech Takes Effect in Hopes of Regulating Harmful and Illegal Online Practices
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The European Union's sweeping new rules on large tech companies kicked
in Friday as lawmakers seek to rein in harmful and illegal content and
digital monopolies. The new legislation regulates social media, targeted
advertising, user privacy policies, and fake or illicit products from
e-commerce sites. Among the affected companies are Amazon, Apple,
Google, Meta, Microsoft, Snapchat and Tik Tok. Violations could lead to
billions of dollars in fines.


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