UK watchdog will have power to impose huge fines on big tech firms
by Dan Milmo Global technology editor from Technology | The Guardian on (#5YXXB)
According to the government, Digital Markets Unit will protect small businesses and consumers
A new tech watchdog will be given the power to impose multibillion-pound fines on major firms such as Google and Facebook if they breach rules designed to protect consumers and businesses.
The Digital Markets Unit (DMU) will protect small businesses from predatory practices and will give consumers greater control over how their data is used, the government said.
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