UK competition watchdog fines BT, IMG, ITV, and BBC £4.2M for illegal coordination of freelancer pay rates in sports production. Sky avoided penalties as a whistleblower, while the investigation revealed deliberate wage suppression for freelancer workers such as camera operators, sound staff, and production directors.
The UK’s Serious Fraud Office (SFO), France’s Parquet National Financier (PNF), and the Office of the Attorney General of Switzerland (OAG) have announced the creation of a new alliance aimed at strengthening efforts to tackle international bribery and corruption. This new partnership, unveiled at a press event in London today, marks a significant step forward in global cooperation to combat financial crime.
Hino Motors Ltd., a subsidiary of Toyota, has been sentenced to pay over $1.6 billion in penalties for its role in a widespread emissions fraud scheme. This sentencing, handed down today by U.S. District Court Judge Mark A. Goldsmith, comes after Hino Motors pleaded guilty to submitting false emissions data, deceiving both U.S. regulators and consumers over the course of nearly a decade.
The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) is back in action this month, rolling out a series of enforcement decisions that highlight the agency’s ongoing commitment to ensuring the health and safety of financial institutions. The agency’s latest actions range from enforcing accountability at individual banks to taking decisive steps against those who breach trust.
The European Commission is cracking down on two of the tech world’s biggest names, Alphabet and Apple, under the Digital Markets Act (DMA). These actions come as part of a larger effort to ensure that the digital marketplace stays fair, competitive, and innovative—especially for the smaller players who rely on these platforms to reach customers. Let’s dive into what’s happening with both companies.
As Denmark's National Whistleblower Scheme marks its third year, the Danish Data Protection Authority has released its 2024 annual report, shedding light on a year of growth, change, and continued focus on protecting those who speak out against legal violations. Established to provide a safe space for whistleblowers, the scheme has proven to be a critical part of Denmark’s approach to safeguarding EU law and ensuring accountability across both public and private sectors.
Telenor ASA has recently come under fire for failing to properly handle its Data Protection Officer (DPO) responsibilities. The Norwegian Data Protection Authority (Datatilsynet) has slapped the telecom giant with a fine and issued a reprimand following an investigation into the company’s handling of privacy compliance.