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Amazon launches a sovereign cloud in Europe to comply with stricter EU data regulations and expand services, investing €7.8B to enhance regional control and compete amid regulatory scrutiny on Big Te…
Austria's Supreme Court ruled Meta's personalized advertising unlawful, ordering full transparency on data use across the EU, enforcing GDPR compliance and risking fines or sanctions for Meta.
Meta Platforms prepares EU users for clearer ad data choices, complying with European rules and rolling out updates in January 2026 to enhance transparency and personalization options.
France's CNIL fined Alphabet's Google €325M for improper cookie consent in Gmail ads and Shein €150M for pre-choice tracking; Google is reviewing the ruling and Shein plans to appeal.