United Kingdom: Competition and Markets Authority investigation into Adobe over suspected infringements of consumer protection law
Progress
Current status
under deliberation
19 Mar 2026 under deliberation
Scope
Implementers
United Kingdom
Policy Area
Consumer protection
Policy Instrument
User/subject right
Regulated Economic Activity
software provider: other software
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
consumer protection authority
Implementation Level
national
Timeline of events
Competition and Markets Authority opened investigation into Adobe over suspected infringements of consumer protection law
On 19 March 2026, the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) opened an investigation into Adobe following concerns that early cancellation fees on membership plans for certain products may breach consumer protection law. The investigation examines …
SourceEvent type
investigation
Action type
announcement
Government branch
executive
Government body
consumer protection authority