Global G7 deal may let Amazon off hook on tax, say experts Exclusive: communique from ministers suggests deal only applies to ‘profit exceeding a 10% margin’, which could rule out Amazon
Facebook to suspend Trump’s account for two years Decision follows oversight board recommendation over ex-president’s post on Capitol attack
UK and EU investigate Facebook over unfair use of data in digital advertising Joint inquiry to consider if Facebook stifles competition on Marketplace and Dating platforms
Facebook will end special treatment for politicians after Trump ban – report Reported change comes after the Facebook oversight board said that the same rules should apply to all users
Gadgets have stopped working together, and it’s becoming an issue Our reliance on technology means ever more devices and apps and ever less interoperability – and the ubiquity of Apple hasn’t helped
Facebook accused of ‘discriminatory and racist’ behaviour after removing historical PNG images Group publishing archival photos claims images showing traditional dress or ceremonies were deleted for allegedly containing nudity
Facebook lifts ban on posts claiming Covid-19 was man-made Social network says policy comes ‘in light of ongoing investigations into the origin’ of virus
Facebook under fire as human rights groups claim ‘censorship’ of pro-Palestine posts Users globally reported nearly 500 deleted posts in just over two weeks condemning the recent eviction of Palestinians
EU cites ‘anti-vaccine campaign’ as reason to toughen social media code European Commission proposes more factchecking and algorithm changes to tackle disinformation
ABC does deals with Google and Facebook that could see millions spent on regional news The broadcaster’s managing director says the agreements under Australia’s media code ‘will provide a huge boost to the regions’
TikTok takes down hundreds of Australian videos in misinformation crackdown False Covid claims, including that Scott Morrison faked getting his vaccine, among the content removed from the popular platform
Facebook removes 110,000 pieces of Covid misinformation posted by Australian users The tech giant says it has taken down posts on fake preventative measures and exaggerated cures as part of a new voluntary industry code
Privacy activists are winning fights with tech giants. Why does victory feel hollow? Perhaps we wasted energy achieving privacy concessions, when we should have been building a more foundational critique of the power of big tech
WhatsApp’s new terms of service: what you need to know What are the changes, why are they controversial, and how are they linked to Facebook?
WhatsApp to force users to accept changes to terms of service Controversial changes aim to allow small firms to upload catalogues and let users buy without leaving the app