Japan: JFTC inquiry into unfair practices of connected TV operating system providers such as Amazon and Google
Progress
Current status
concluded
06 Mar 2024 concluded
Scope
Implementers
Japan
Policy Area
Competition
Policy Instrument
Unilateral conduct regulation
Regulated Economic Activity
streaming service provider
software provider: other software
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
competition authority
Implementation Level
national
Timeline of events
Issued FTC report following inquiry into alleged unfair practices of connected TV operating system providers such as Amazon and Google
On 6 March 2024, the Japan Fair Trade Commission (FTC) concluded an inquiry into alleged unfair practices of TV operating system providers, such as Amazon and Google, for potential exclusions of video distribution service providers. Concerns arose d…
SourceEvent type
inquiry
Action type
closure
Government branch
executive
Government body
competition authority