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Michelin’s new consumer platform, towards online sales?
The Michelin Group is rolling out a new digital platform for all of its global websites. According to a press release, does the platform’s stated goal to “simplify and improve online tire shopping” mean that online sales are just around the corner? Click here to read more While the tire maker won’t say the new …

Can personal data be used as a means of payment for free online services?
On 14 March 2017, the European Data Protection Supervisor (EDPS) published his Opinion on the protection of personal data when used instead of paying for “free” online services. The EDPS is an independent European body responsible for advising EU institutions on data protection issues. The opinion was delivered following a request from the Council of …