New billion euro fine against Google in the EU
Google has again violated European competition law. This time 1.49 billion euros must be paid.
The EU Commission has imposed a fine of 1.49 billion euros on Google. In the case of Sitesearch Adsense for Search, other providers were obstructed, the competition authority announced on 20 March 2019. This is the third time the EU has imposed a billion euro fine on Google.
https://www.businessinsider.com/google-fined-17-billion-for-breaking-eu-antitrust-rules-over-adsense-2019-3
https://www.xda-developers.com/google-fined-1-5-billion-eu-adsense
https://www.securityweek.com/eu-fines-google-anti-trust-breach
https://www.golem.de/news/adsense-for-search-neue-milliardenstrafe-gegen-google-in-der-eu-1903-140136.html
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Google has again violated European competition law. This time 1.49 billion euros must be paid.
The EU Commission has imposed a fine of 1.49 billion euros on Google. In the case of Sitesearch Adsense for Search, other providers were obstructed, the competition authority announced on 20 March 2019. This is the third time the EU has imposed a billion euro fine on Google.
https://www.businessinsider.com/google-fined-17-billion-for-breaking-eu-antitrust-rules-over-adsense-2019-3
https://www.xda-developers.com/google-fined-1-5-billion-eu-adsense
https://www.securityweek.com/eu-fines-google-anti-trust-breach
https://www.golem.de/news/adsense-for-search-neue-milliardenstrafe-gegen-google-in-der-eu-1903-140136.html
📡 @NoGoolag
#google #fine #EU #comission #competition #law #why
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Apple accused of breaking UK competition law by overcharging for apps
Almost 20 million users could be eligible for compensation, with £1.5bn damages sought
Apple is facing a demand for billions of pounds of consumer compensation in a British lawsuit that accuses the company of overcharging users by up to 30% on its App Store.
The claim argues that Apple’s restrictive policies, which limit app developers to using its own payment systems, are generating “excessive” profits for the company and leading to consumers paying more than they otherwise would. As a collective action, it seeks to represent the almost 20 million people in the UK who have spent money on the App Store, and seeks damages of up to £1.5bn.
Apple has dismissed the action as “meritless”.
Leading the suit is Dr Rachael Kent, an expert in the digital economy and lecturer at King’s College, University of London, who said: “The App Store was a brilliant gateway for a range of interesting and innovative services that millions of us find useful, myself included. But 13 years after its launch, it has become the only gateway for millions of consumers. Apple guards access to the world of apps jealously, and charges entry and usage fees that are completely unjustified.
“This is the behaviour of a monopolist and is unacceptable.”
https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2021/may/11/apple-accused-of-breaking-uk-competition-law-by-overcharging-for-apps
#apple #uk #competition #law #apps #overcharging
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Almost 20 million users could be eligible for compensation, with £1.5bn damages sought
Apple is facing a demand for billions of pounds of consumer compensation in a British lawsuit that accuses the company of overcharging users by up to 30% on its App Store.
The claim argues that Apple’s restrictive policies, which limit app developers to using its own payment systems, are generating “excessive” profits for the company and leading to consumers paying more than they otherwise would. As a collective action, it seeks to represent the almost 20 million people in the UK who have spent money on the App Store, and seeks damages of up to £1.5bn.
Apple has dismissed the action as “meritless”.
Leading the suit is Dr Rachael Kent, an expert in the digital economy and lecturer at King’s College, University of London, who said: “The App Store was a brilliant gateway for a range of interesting and innovative services that millions of us find useful, myself included. But 13 years after its launch, it has become the only gateway for millions of consumers. Apple guards access to the world of apps jealously, and charges entry and usage fees that are completely unjustified.
“This is the behaviour of a monopolist and is unacceptable.”
https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2021/may/11/apple-accused-of-breaking-uk-competition-law-by-overcharging-for-apps
#apple #uk #competition #law #apps #overcharging
📡 @nogoolag 📡 @blackbox_archiv
the Guardian
Apple accused of breaking UK competition law by overcharging for apps
Almost 20 million users could be eligible for compensation, with £1.5bn damages sought