On 27 March 2024, the Polish Office of Competition and Consumer Protection (UOKiK) issued a PLN 31 million fine for misleading customers about the conclusion of the sales contract. UOKiK ruled it to be misleading that Amazon considers the actual shi…
On 26 March 2024, the South Korean Fair Trade Commission (KFTC) announced the launch of a market inquiry into the e-commerce sector. This measure is in line with the KFTC's action plan to identify and analyse fair trade and consumer issues arising f…
On 25 March 2024, the European Commission opened an investigation into Amazon concerning its alleged self-preferencing on the Amazon Store and its compliance with the Digital Markets Act (DMA). The investigation concerns Art. 6(5) of the DMA, which …
On 25 March 2024, the Danish Data Protection Authority (Datatilsynet) rejected GulogGratis' request to reopen its case on the use of cookie walls, which required users to either pay or consent to cookie tracking.The DPA had found the usage to be law…
On 22 March 2024, the Act amending Consumer Protection in Electronic Commerce (E-Commerce Act/Bill no. 2120122/Act no.19255) entered into force. The Act broadens competencies for certain institutions. Previously, the Fair Trade Commission was the on…
On 18 March 2024, the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) opened a consultation on the Reporting Exemptions for Electronic Distribution Platform Operators until 15 April 2024. The draft legislation would introduce new reporting exemptions for electroni…
On 18 March 2024, the Secretariat of Economic Reforms of the Ministry of Finance closed a public consultation on the economic and competitive regulation of digital platforms in Brazil. Recognising the increased importance of digital platforms for th…
On 18 March 2024, the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) opened a public consultation on the digital platform services inquiry report, revisiting general search services until 17 April 2024. The purpose of this consultation is to …
On 15 March 2024, the Australian Federal Court issued its ruling in the lawsuit brought forward by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC). The Court ordered Bloomex, an online florist and gift retailer, to pay AUD 1 million in pen…
On 14 March 2024, the Korea Communications Standards Commission (KCSC) issued a ruling requiring access blocking for adult products following an investigation into foreign e-commerce platforms' compliance with harmful to minors labelling and adult v…