BBC
Cambridge Analytica will cease all operations, the BBC confirms. The firm claims it is the victim of unfounded allegations that have forced it to close.
Campaign
Publicis London Chairman Karen Buchanan has announced she will leave at the end of the month, although it appears she does not have a new role to move to, "Campaign" reports.
NetImperative
Around half of UK companies expect to be fined for not complying with the new GDPR when it becomes the law at the end of the month, Netimperative reports. Only a quarter are confident they will be compliant in time.
Sky News
More bad news for Uber. The taxi hailing app has had ist application for a renewal of licence in Brighton turned down, "Sky News" reports. The seaside town's authorities says the app is not "fit and proper" and risks the safety of its residents.
The Telegraph
"The Telegraph" brings the news that will surprise nobody after Snapchat's disappointing Q1 figures. Its shares have dived in value to just $11 against a high of $27.
Press Gazette
The Culture Secretary, Matt Hancock, has announced that the Government will intervene in Trinity Mirror's proposed purchase of The Express and Star titles, "Press Gazette" reports. Ofcom now has until the end of the month to decide if it believes the deal raises media's public interest concerns.
Press Gazette
"Press Gazette" reveals that "The Evening Standard" Editor and former Chancellor George Ousborne has warned parliament that the draft Data Protection Bill would deal a "body blow" to regional newspapers because of its intention to end data protection privileges for journalists that allow them to conceal sources.
BBC
It may seem an obvious service for Facebook to launch, but there may well be questions surrounding Facebook's decision to announce a dating service as it is embroiled in a privacy scandal. However, the BBC reports that 200m list themselves as single on the platform. The corporation also points out that investors must think is is a good idea, shares in Match Group dropped by 22%.
The Guardian
MPs are warning they could issue a formal summons for Mark Zuckerberg to answer their privacy questions over the Cambridge Analytica scandal, "The Guardian" reports. The summons would be served the next time he enters the UK. MPs hope the fear of damage to his reputation, if he avoids a parliamentary request, will encourage him to attend.
The Telegraph
The EU's data watchdog has labelled Google and Facebook "digital sweat boxes," "The Telegraph" reports. The criticism is centred on its belief that EU citizens can never take a break from handing over their data.