Tag: Lobbying

PrivacySoftwareTechnology

Apple May Remove Anti-Tracking Feature in EU Amid Regulatory Pressure

Apple has indicated it could be compelled to disable its App Tracking Transparency feature for European users. The company cites regulatory pressure from multiple EU countries as threatening this key privacy tool.

Privacy Feature Under Threat in European Markets

Apple may be forced to disable its App Tracking Transparency (ATT) feature in European Union countries, according to reports from DPA International. The technology giant stated that intense regulatory pressure in Germany, Italy, and other European nations could compel the removal of this privacy protection tool, which the company claims would disadvantage European consumers.

by Natalie Brooks
GovernmentPolicy

Former Industry Lobbyist Set to Lead EPA Chemical Safety Division, Prompting Health Concerns

Douglas Troutman’s expected confirmation would mean the top four positions in EPA’s chemical safety division are held by former industry lobbyists. Environmental advocates warn this could reverse recent progress on toxic chemical protections and endanger public health.

Industry Backgrounds Dominate EPA Chemical Safety Leadership

The U.S. Senate is reportedly preparing to confirm Douglas Troutman, a current industry lobbyist, to lead the Environmental Protection Agency’s chemical safety and pollution prevention office, according to sources familiar with the nomination process. If confirmed, analysts suggest this would mean all four top positions in the agency’s toxics office would be held by former chemical industry lobbyists, raising significant concerns among public health advocates.

by Darren Holt