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The CMA is investigating whether Google might have abused a dominant position through its conduct in ad tech.
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has designated Google as having strategic market status (SMS) in respect of its provision of general search and search advertising services.
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) investigated Google’s proposals to remove third-party cookies (TPCs) on Chrome and replace TPCs functionality with a range of ‘Privacy Sandbox’ tools.
Following extensive consultation, the CMA confirms proposed decision.
Conduct requirement introduced today gives publishers more control and stronger bargaining power over the use of their content.
Two new conduct requirements introduced today will ensure Google’s search rankings, including AI Overviews, are fair and that users can benefit from sharing their data.
Commitments would deliver immediate improvements to the way UK developers publish apps and how they access Apple’s tools.
The CMA is inviting observations and evidence on commitments offered by Google in relation to the CMA’s investigation into Google’s proposals to remove third party cookies and other functionalities from its Chrome browser.
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The CMA invited comments on commitments offered by Google in the CMA’s investigation into Google Play’s rules which oblige certain app developers to use Google Play’s own billing system for in-app purchases.
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