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EU Preliminarily Finds TikTok Violates Digital Services Act
The European Commission announced a preliminary finding that TikTok "does not fulfil the Digital Services Act (DSA)'s obligation to publish an advertisement repository."
Ireland Commission Fines TikTok for Data Transfers; TikTok Promises Appeal
On Friday, the Irish Data Protection Commission (DPC) announced its final decision in an investigation into TikTok's practices related to personal data transfers, finding that TikTok violated EU law and imposing a fine of €530 million.
Microsoft's China Moves Signal a Widening Tech Rift
In recent months, Microsoft has taken steps back from the Chinese market, suspending services for some Chinese clients and winding down several operations. The moves have intensified fears of a deepening technological decoupling between the U.S. and China.
Tesla's Self-Driving Software Faces Regulatory Roadblocks in China
Since 2023, Tesla has been actively working to obtain regulatory approval for its Full Self-Driving (FSD) software in China. However, navigating China's complex regulatory landscape—spanning data security, geographic mapping, and safety standards—has proven to be a challenge. These efforts are now increasingly intertwined with the broader
China's New Rules on Data Security
China recently finalized a regulation governing data security, a development that marks the latest step in the country's ongoing efforts to implement a comprehensive data and cyber security framework. Notably, the final rules demonstrate a more cautious approach than the earlier draft, suggesting a deliberate effort by the
China Expands Financial Services Access for Foreign Institutions in Pilot Zones
In a recently issued document, Beijing expanded financial services access and committed to national treatment for foreign financial institutions as part of a pilot project.
Beijing Aims at Promoting Services Trade and Data Flows
China’s State Council recently released a set of guidelines to promote the development of services trade with special language emphasizing data flows.