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Japan: Fair Trade Commission investigation into Google over alleged violations of Antimonopoly Act

Progress

Current status
in force
15 Apr 2025 in force
22 Nov 2023 processing consultation
23 Oct 2023 in consultation

Scope

Implementers
Japan
Policy Area
Competition
Policy Instrument
Unilateral conduct regulation
Regulated Economic Activity
search service provider
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
competition authority
Implementation Level
national

Timeline of events

15 Apr 2025
in force

Fair Trade Commission ordered Google to stop imposing restrictions in its app distribution and revenue-sharing agreements

On 15 April 2025, the Japan Fair Trade Commission (JFTC) issued a cease and desist order to Google, requiring it to stop imposing restrictive terms under its Mobile Application Distribution Agreements (MADAs) and Revenue Share Agreements (RSAs). Goo…

Event type investigation
Action type ruling
Government branch executive
Government body competition authority
22 Nov 2023
processing consultation

Closed consultation on FTC investigation into Google over alleged violations of Antimonopoly Act

On 22 November 2023, the public consultation closed on the Japan Fair Trade Commission (FTC) investigation into Google over alleged violations of the Antimonopoly Act. In particular, FTC aims to determine whether Google's licensing agreements with t…

Event type investigation
Action type consultation closed
Government branch executive
Government body competition authority
23 Oct 2023
in consultation

Opened consultation on FTC investigation into Google over alleged violations of Antimonopoly Act

On 23 October 2023, the Japan Fair Trade Commission(FTC) opened an investigation into Google over alleged violations of the Antimonopoly Act and opened a public consultation until 22 November 2023. In particular, FTC aims to determine whether Google…

Event type investigation
Action type consultation opened
Government branch executive
Government body competition authority