Germany: Federal Cartel Office sector inquiry into messenger services
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Federal Cartel Office issued final report concerning sector inquiry into messenger services
On 15 May 2023, the Federal Cartel Office (FCO) published its final report on the sector inquiry into messenger services. It includes insights on data protection in messenger and video services, with a focus on data security and processing criteria.…
Issued interim report concerning sector inquiry into messenger services
On 4 November 2021, the Federal Cartel Office published its interim report on the sector inquiry into messenger services. The interim report outlined the findings of its investigation in two areas. Firstly, it provided an overview of the industry's …
Federal Cartel Office announced sector inquiry into messenger services
On 12 November 2020, the Federal Cartel Office (FCO) launched an inquiry into messenger services. The investigation aims to address concerns about data protection and potential violations of consumer rights in the industry. It will also examine the …