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World Wide Web Celebrates 30th Anniversary
Back in 1989 a British scientist at a physics laboratory near Geneva invents the world wide web
Thousands Protest At Russian Internet Restrictions
Over 15,000 people protest in Moscow after Russian government moves to tighten control of Internet
Facebook Allows Two-Factor Authentication Phone Number Search
Another Facebook privacy worry as it emerges that platform links authentication phone number with user profile
Google, Facebook, Twitter Failing To Tackle Fake News
Rap on the knuckles for big three, as European Commission says firms are not doing enough to tackle fake news
EU Countries Endorse Copyright Reform
Bad news for tech firms and meme creators as European countries approve reform of copyright rules
Facebook Needs Regulation and Code Of Ethics, Say MPs
Zuckerberg pays for failing to appear before MPs as influential committee hands out tough recommendations
Labour Party Promises To ‘Break Up’ Tech Giants
An impossible promise? Tom Watson says new regulator would break up American tech giants
Google Plus To Begin Shutdown Within Days
Users will be unable to create new Google+ content from 4 February, with full shutdown set for 2 April
MPs Call For Regulation Of Social Media Firms
Committee of MPs lambast social media firms for facilitating bullying and online grooming
Facebook Grows Profit, Despite Multiple Scandals
No sign that multiple scandals have dented advertisers desire for the social networking platform
Facebook Scam Lawsuit Dropped By Martin Lewis
Legal action halted after Facebook agrees to introduce scam ads reporting button, and makes financial donation
Google Slapped With 50m Euro GDPR Penalty
Ouch! GDPR begins to bite as French regulator issues £44m GDPR fine to Google for data transparency breach
EU Copyright Reform Delayed After Meeting Cancellation
Reprieve for memes? EU efforts to reform copyright rules hit a delay after key meeting is called off
WhatsApp Restricts Message Forwarding, To Halt ‘Misinformation’
Facebook limits WhatsApp message forwarding to just five people, down from the previous 20
No Evidence Screen Time Is Bad For Kids
No good evidence screen time is "toxic" to kids health, expert say, but it should be limited before bedtime
Islamic State Lawsuit Against Facebook, Twitter Dismissed
Legal attempt by victims of 2015 San Bernardino shooting to hold tech firms liable, thrown out of court
Facebook Defends Sharing User Data With ‘Partners’
Did you consent? Social network shared people's data with Amazon, Apple, Microsoft, Spotify etc
Google Plus To Be Retired Earlier Than Expected
Goodbye Facebook rival. Google decides to accelerate its “sunsetting” of Google+ after discovery of developer bug
Facebook Staffer Resigns, Alleges ‘Black People Problem’
Racial tensions. Facebook is alleged to have “a black people problem” according to a former employee
Facebook Documents Seized By British Parliament
Playing hardball. MPs use rare parliamentary powers to seize documents after Zuckerberg refuses to testify
Facebook Smear Row Deepens As Sandberg Admits Memory Slip
Senior management at Facebook respond to row over PR firm that allegedly smeared its critics
Facebook Appeals Cambridge Analytica Fine
Firm claims £500,000 fine is unjustified, as it disputes UK regulator fine over data breach
France, Germany Support EU Digital Tax On Tech Giants
Germans and French follow British lead and signal strong support of EU digital tax on tech giants
Facebook Growth Slows Amid Saturation In Developed Countries
User growth continues to slow as Zuckerberg admits saturation in developed countries
Budget 2018: Tech Industry Reactions
Reaction to chancellor's proposed digital tax, extra funding for industrial strategy, full fibre connectivity, and cyber defence
Budget 2018: Tech Giants Face Hammond’s Digital Tax
Tech giants to be forced to pay fair share of tax, under plans unveiled by chancellor Philip Hammond
Google Sacks Dozens For Sexual Harassment
Sundar Pichai admits 48 staff have been sacked for sexual harassment over past two years
ICO Confirms Facebook Maximum Fine Of £500,000
Information Commissioner confirms maximum possible fine for Facebook over Cambridge Analytica
Apple’s Tim Cook Takes Aim At Rivals Over Data Privacy
Are you listening Mark? Tim Cook calls for federal privacy law and vows to protect users’ data and privacy