United Kingdom: Competition and Markets Authority Investigation into Google for Alleged Anti-Competitive App Store Practices
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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…
SourceClosed consultation on Google commitments regarding changes to Google Play’s rules to allow certain app developers to use alternative billing systems
On 19 May 2023, the public consultation closes on the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) notice of intention to accept binding commitments offered by Google in relation to Google Play’s rules which oblige app developers offering digital conten…
SourceOpened consultation on Google commitments regarding changes to Google Play’s rules to allow certain app developers to use alternative billing systems
On 19 April 2023, the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) opened a public consultation on its notice of intention to accept binding commitments offered by Google in relation to Google Play’s rules which oblige app developers offering digital con…
SourceAnnounced investigation into Google for alleged anti-competitive app store practices
On 10 June 2022, the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) opened an investigation into Google for allegedly employing anti-competitive practices regarding its Google Play Store. Specifically, the CMA will investigate whether Google is forcing con…
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