United Kingdom: Competition and Markets Authority conduct requirements for Google Search Services following strategic market status designation
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Competition and Markets Authority imposed conduct requirement on Google governing publisher content use in general search services
On 3 June 2026, the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) imposed the Publisher Conduct Requirement (Publisher CR) on Google under the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024. The CMA had previously designated Google as having strategi…
Competition and Markets Authority closes consultation on conduct requirements for Google Search Services following strategic market status designation
On 25 February 2026, the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) closes the consultation on proposed conduct requirements for Google’s search services in the United Kingdom. The consultation follows Google’s designation as having strategic market st…
Competition and Markets Authority opened consultation on conduct requirements for Google Search Services following strategic market status designation
On 28 January 2026, the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) opened a consultation on proposed conduct requirements for Google’s search services in the United Kingdom until 25 February 2026. The consultation follows Google’s designation as having…