Tuesday 21 June 2022 12:43 AM UK 'falls behind EU on tech firm curbs' and risks being a 'rule-taker' from ... trends now
Tuesday 21 June 2022 12:43 AM UK 'falls behind EU on tech firm curbs' and risks being a 'rule-taker' from ... trends now
UK 'falls behind EU on tech firm curbs' and risks being a 'rule-taker' from Brussels, expert warns The UK's Digital Markets Unit was launched in shadow form over a year ago But it is likely to remain toothless until at least 2023, lagging behind the EU EU has revealed its own rules that will ban anti-competitive behaviour amid tech giants which is set to come into force by autumn
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Britain risks being a 'rule-taker' from Brussels as it tries to rein in tech giants due to the stalled rollout of the UK's digital regulator, the head of the competition watchdog has warned.
The Digital Markets Unit was launched in shadow form over a year ago and was set to lead the world in tackling the dominance of online firms such as Google.
But campaigners were frustrated when legislation needed to empower it was only announced in draft form in the Queen's Speech last month, meaning it is likely to remain toothless until at least 2023.
Meanwhile, the EU has revealed its own
