GRC Report Staff

Four digital health companies in Sweden have been caught up in a web of anti-competitive behavior, one that revolves around the way they advertise on Google Search. While it might sound like an odd battleground for competition, the case highlights just how digital advertising is as crucial as ever in shaping market dynamics. But here’s the catch: three of these companies will be paying hefty fines, while the fourth gets a free pass. Let’s dive into how this unfolded.

X, the social media platform formerly known as Twitter, has always been a breeding ground for debates, discussions, and, lately, a fair amount of drama. Elon Musk, ever the spokesperson for the platform, recently warned about hackers trying to infiltrate the site. But it’s one thing to worry about abstract threats and quite another to find out that your personal data might be at risk because of a real and massive breach.

For millions of tourists each year, a ticket to the Colosseum isn’t just entry to a historic site, it’s a passage to the ancient world. But for many, getting that ticket has felt like trying to win a lottery they didn’t even sign up for. Well, now we know why.

The world feels increasingly unpredictable these days, and for those watching Europe’s financial landscape, it’s clear that the unease is escalating. As geopolitical tensions (particularly between Europe and the United States) ripple through the global economy, the need for a more resilient financial sector has never been greater. The Dutch Authority for the Financial Markets (AFM) is ringing the alarm, urging both financial institutions and regulators to act now before the pressure becomes unbearable.

California and U.S. businesses should take note, bribing foreign officials is still a big no-no, even if recent headlines about the FCPA enforcement pause have you wondering otherwise.

As the deadline to implement the new EU banking regulations (CRR3) draws closer, Malta’s financial sector is largely on track. According to the latest assessment from the Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA), most local banks are prepared for the upcoming changes, though there’s still work to be done.

The Autorité de la concurrence, France’s competition watchdog, has slapped Apple with a hefty €150 million fine. The reason? Apple’s handling of its App Tracking Transparency (ATT) framework, which the French authority argues unfairly tipped the scales in favor of Apple, harming smaller players in the digital ecosystem.