Activity Tracker
The DPA Activity Tracker provides our latest information on developments in legislatures, judiciaries and the executive branches of G20, EU member states and Switzerland.
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JFTC inquiry into transactions between businesses providing specific software and app providers as part of implementation of Smartphone Software Competition Promotion Act
Closed consultation on JFTC implementation of the Smartphone Software Competition Promotion Act
On 8 September 2024, the Japan Fair Trade Commission (JFTC) closes a public consultation on the implementation of the Smartphone Software Competition Promotion Act. The consultation seeks to understand the current business transactions between softw…
CMA investigation into Microsoft's hiring of former employees and related arrangements with Inflection AI
Closed merger inquiry in CMA investigation into Microsoft's hiring of former employees and related arrangements with Inflection AI
On 4 September 2024, the UK Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) announced the closure of a merger inquiry into Microsoft Corporation's hiring of certain former employees of Inflection AI, Inc. and its entry into associated arrangements with Infl…
Guidelines on exclusionary abuses by dominant undertakings
Issued ECN Statement on European Commission’s Guidelines on Abusive Exclusionary Conduct by Dominant Undertakings
On 2 September 2024, the European Competition Network (ECN) issued a statement on the European Commission's Guidelines on the application of Article 102 TFEU to abusive exclusionary conduct by dominant undertakings. According to the ECN, the Guideli…
Bundeskartellamt investigation into Amazon for alleged anti-competitive practices
Announced retailer survey in Amazon price control investigation
On 2 September 2024, the German Federal Cartel Office (Bundeskartellamt) announced that it launched an online survey of 2'000 representatively selected third-party retailers to investigate the effects of Amazon's price checks on the behaviour of thi…
SAMR Interim Provisions on Internet Anti-Unfair Competition
Implemented SAMR Interim Provisions on Internet Anti-Unfair Competition
On 1 September 2024, China's State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR)’s Interim Provisions on Internet Anti-Unfair Competition enter into force. The regulation includes a ban on the usage of algorithms and data to influence users. That incl…
Partial Amendment of Enforcement Rules of the Telecommunications Business Act regarding fee calculation and IP networks
Opened consultation on Partial Amendment of the Telecommunications Business Act Enforcement Regulations regarding connection fee calculation
On 24 August 2024, the Japanese Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications opened a period for public feedback on the proposed Partial Amendment of the Telecommunications Business Act Enforcement Regulations. The Amendment would alter the fee c…
DoJ and eight Attorneys General investigation into RealPage for allegedly entering into algorithmic pricing scheme to manipulate rent prices (United States v RealPage)
Filed antitrust lawsuit against RealPage for algorithmic pricing scheme (United States v RealPage)
On 23 August 2024, the US Department of Justice along with the Attorneys General of North Carolina, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Minnesota, Oregon, Tennessee, and Washington, filed a civil a lawsuit against RealPage, a revenue management softw…
ACCC's Digital Platform Services Inquiry pertaining to regulatory developments, key market trends and potential competition and consumer issues
Closed consultation on ACCC’s Digital Platform Services Inquiry pertaining to regulatory developments, key market trends and potential competition and consumer issues
On 23 August 2024, the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) closes a public consultation on the final report of the Digital Platform Services Inquiry. As part of the Digital Platform Services Inquiry, ACCC has previously published r…
Competition and Markets Authority Investigation into Google for Alleged Anti-Competitive App Store Practices
Closed CMA investigation into Google for alleged anti-competitive app store practices based on administrative priorities
On 21 August 2024, the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) decided to close its investigation into Google's Play Store under the Competition Act, stating that it is against its administrative priorities following the recent passage of the Digita…
Competition and Markets Authority investigation into Apple's AppStore rules
Closed CMA investigation into Apple for alleged anti-competitive app store practices based on administrative priorities
On 21 August 2024, the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) decided to close its investigation into Apple’s conduct in relation to the distribution of apps on iOS and iPadOS devices in the UK under the Competition Act, stating that it is against …