United Kingdom: Competition and Markets Authority Investigation into Google for Alleged Anti-Competitive App Store Practices

Progress

Current status
concluded
21 Aug 2024 concluded
19 May 2023 processing consultation
19 Apr 2023 in consultation
10 Jun 2022 under deliberation

Scope

Implementers
United Kingdom
Policy Area
Competition
Policy Instrument
Unilateral conduct regulation
Regulated Economic Activity
software provider: app stores
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
competition authority
Implementation Level
national

Timeline of events

21 Aug 2024
concluded

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…

Source
Event type investigation
Action type closure
Government branch executive
Government body competition authority
19 May 2023
processing consultation

Closed 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…

Source
Event type investigation
Action type consultation closed
Government branch executive
Government body competition authority
19 Apr 2023
in consultation

Opened 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…

Source
Event type investigation
Action type consultation opened
Government branch executive
Government body competition authority
10 Jun 2022
under deliberation

Announced 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…

Source
Event type investigation
Action type announcement
Government branch executive
Government body competition authority