Italy: AGCM Investigation into Amazon for alleged unfair commercial practices concerning "recurring purchase" option
Progress
Current status
in force
24 Apr 2024 in force
Scope
Implementers
Italy
Policy Area
Competition
Policy Instrument
Unilateral conduct regulation
Regulated Economic Activity
platform intermediary: e-commerce
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
competition authority
Implementation Level
national
Timeline of events
Issued AGCM decision in investigation into Amazon for unfair commercial practices concerning "recurring purchase" option including EUR 10 million fine
On 24 April 2024, the Italian Competition Authority (AGCM) sanctioned Amazon with a fine of EUR 10 million for unfair commercial practices. In particular, the AGCM investigated Amazon's practice on pre-selection of the "recurring purchase" option fo…
SourceEvent type
investigation
Action type
ruling
Government branch
executive
Government body
competition authority