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Government Bans Use of 'Dark Patterns' on E-Commerce Platforms; Guidelines Issued
The government has banned the use of "dark patterns" on e-commerce platforms and a gazette notification was issued on November 30 by the Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA). The rules are applicable to all platforms offering goods and services in India related to online commerce, and will also apply to advertisers and sellers. Dark patters...
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US FTC Readies Antitrust Lawsuit Against Amazon That Could Break Up E-Commerce Giant: Report
The US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is finalizing its long-awaited antitrust lawsuit against Amazon in a move that could ultimately break up parts of the company, Politico reported on Tuesday. The complaint could focus on challenges to Amazon Prime, Amazon rules that the FTC says block lower prices on competing websites, and policies it believes ...
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Instagram, TikTok and Twitter Among 19 Tech Giants Set to Face Stricter EU Online Content Rules
The European Union (EU) on Tuesday announced that 19 platforms, including Instagram, TikTok, and Twitter, would be subject to the EU's Digital Services Act. The new, stricter online content rules come into effect in a few months' time and will apply to several firms that have more than 45 million monthly active users.
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ONDC Framing Mechanism to Ensure Rule Compliance by Entities Involved
Government-promoted Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC) is framing a mechanism to ensure compliance with its rules by entities involved in online retail trading, a senior official said on Thursday. The ONDC aims to promote an open platform for all aspects of e-commerce retail. It would help small retailers expand their business through e-comme...
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Government Will Set Rules To Counter Fake Reviews On E-Commerce Websites
The government will publish next week frameworks to counter fake reviews and unverified star ratings on e-commerce websites.
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Amazon's Request to Annul EUR 1.13 Billion Fine Suspended by Italian Court
An Italian court has suspended a decision on a request by e-commerce giant Amazon to annul a record EUR 1.13 billion (nearly Rs. 9,300 crore) fine imposed by Italy's antitrust watchdog for alleged abuse of market dominance, a court ruling showed on Friday.
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Amazon Offers to Boost Rival Products’ Visibility, Stop Using Sellers’ Data to Avoid EU Antitrust Fine
Amazon has offered to comply with rules to avoid EU antitrust fine. The e-commerce giant will refrain from using sellers' data as well as boost the visibility of rival products on its platform, confirmed EU regulators.
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Pharmacy Rules Soon To Regulate Online Portals: Government
Government may soon finalise e-pharmacy rules which would regulate online platforms selling medicines and issuing medication
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Government Seeks Views On Proposal For E-Commerce Jewellery Export Via Courier
Finance Ministry has come out with a draft standard operating procedure (SoP) for facilitating e-commerce jewellery exports through courier route
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Government To Prepare Framework To Prevent Fake Reviews On E-Commerce Websites
Government on Saturday said it will develop a framework to keep a check on fake reviews posted on e-commerce websites to protect consumer interest
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Amazon, Flipkart’s Operational Permission Must Be Withdrawn, CBI Probe Needed: Swadeshi Jagran Manch
Swadeshi Jagran Manch (SJM) has demanded that the government should immediately withdraw permissions given to e-commerce companies Amazon and Flipkart-Walmart to operate in India as they are "blatantly contravening rules."
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Alibaba Pushed by China to Design Its Own Chips to Promote Self-Reliance, Fuelling Global Unease
To help make China a self-reliant “technology superpower,” the ruling Communist Party is pushing the world's biggest e-commerce company to take on the tricky, expensive business of designing its own processor chips — a business unlike anything Alibaba has done before.
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New RBI Rules on Online Card Transactions to Now Take Effect From July 1, 2022
Under RBI guidelines, e-commerce platforms such as Amazon or Flipkart won’t be able to save customers’ card details any longer. Customers will have to enter their card details every time they carry out an online transaction. However, to avoid the hassle, customers can choose to tokenise their cards. Here are 10 key takeaways on the change.
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Government Working On A Robust E-Commerce Policy, Says Piyush Goyal
Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal on Sunday assured that every stakeholder's interest will be considered while framing the e-commerce policy
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"Amazon - East India Company 2.0": RSS-Linked Magazine's Latest Target
E-commerce giant Amazon has been called "East India Company 2.0" in the latest controversial cover story by Panchjanya - a journal with roots in the RSS, the ruling BJP's ideological mentor.
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Government Bans Use of 'Dark Patterns' on E-Commerce Platforms; Guidelines Issued
The government has banned the use of "dark patterns" on e-commerce platforms and a gazette notification was issued on November 30 by the Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA). The rules are applicable to all platforms offering goods and services in India related to online commerce, and will also apply to advertisers and sellers. Dark patters...
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US FTC Readies Antitrust Lawsuit Against Amazon That Could Break Up E-Commerce Giant: Report
The US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is finalizing its long-awaited antitrust lawsuit against Amazon in a move that could ultimately break up parts of the company, Politico reported on Tuesday. The complaint could focus on challenges to Amazon Prime, Amazon rules that the FTC says block lower prices on competing websites, and policies it believes ...
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Instagram, TikTok and Twitter Among 19 Tech Giants Set to Face Stricter EU Online Content Rules
The European Union (EU) on Tuesday announced that 19 platforms, including Instagram, TikTok, and Twitter, would be subject to the EU's Digital Services Act. The new, stricter online content rules come into effect in a few months' time and will apply to several firms that have more than 45 million monthly active users.
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ONDC Framing Mechanism to Ensure Rule Compliance by Entities Involved
Government-promoted Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC) is framing a mechanism to ensure compliance with its rules by entities involved in online retail trading, a senior official said on Thursday. The ONDC aims to promote an open platform for all aspects of e-commerce retail. It would help small retailers expand their business through e-comme...
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Government Will Set Rules To Counter Fake Reviews On E-Commerce Websites
The government will publish next week frameworks to counter fake reviews and unverified star ratings on e-commerce websites.
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Amazon's Request to Annul EUR 1.13 Billion Fine Suspended by Italian Court
An Italian court has suspended a decision on a request by e-commerce giant Amazon to annul a record EUR 1.13 billion (nearly Rs. 9,300 crore) fine imposed by Italy's antitrust watchdog for alleged abuse of market dominance, a court ruling showed on Friday.
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Amazon Offers to Boost Rival Products’ Visibility, Stop Using Sellers’ Data to Avoid EU Antitrust Fine
Amazon has offered to comply with rules to avoid EU antitrust fine. The e-commerce giant will refrain from using sellers' data as well as boost the visibility of rival products on its platform, confirmed EU regulators.
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Pharmacy Rules Soon To Regulate Online Portals: Government
Government may soon finalise e-pharmacy rules which would regulate online platforms selling medicines and issuing medication
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Government Seeks Views On Proposal For E-Commerce Jewellery Export Via Courier
Finance Ministry has come out with a draft standard operating procedure (SoP) for facilitating e-commerce jewellery exports through courier route
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Government To Prepare Framework To Prevent Fake Reviews On E-Commerce Websites
Government on Saturday said it will develop a framework to keep a check on fake reviews posted on e-commerce websites to protect consumer interest
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Amazon, Flipkart’s Operational Permission Must Be Withdrawn, CBI Probe Needed: Swadeshi Jagran Manch
Swadeshi Jagran Manch (SJM) has demanded that the government should immediately withdraw permissions given to e-commerce companies Amazon and Flipkart-Walmart to operate in India as they are "blatantly contravening rules."
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Alibaba Pushed by China to Design Its Own Chips to Promote Self-Reliance, Fuelling Global Unease
To help make China a self-reliant “technology superpower,” the ruling Communist Party is pushing the world's biggest e-commerce company to take on the tricky, expensive business of designing its own processor chips — a business unlike anything Alibaba has done before.
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New RBI Rules on Online Card Transactions to Now Take Effect From July 1, 2022
Under RBI guidelines, e-commerce platforms such as Amazon or Flipkart won’t be able to save customers’ card details any longer. Customers will have to enter their card details every time they carry out an online transaction. However, to avoid the hassle, customers can choose to tokenise their cards. Here are 10 key takeaways on the change.
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Government Working On A Robust E-Commerce Policy, Says Piyush Goyal
Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal on Sunday assured that every stakeholder's interest will be considered while framing the e-commerce policy
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"Amazon - East India Company 2.0": RSS-Linked Magazine's Latest Target
E-commerce giant Amazon has been called "East India Company 2.0" in the latest controversial cover story by Panchjanya - a journal with roots in the RSS, the ruling BJP's ideological mentor.
