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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…

Scope

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

Complete timeline of this policy change

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2023-10-23
in consultation

On 23 October 2023, the Japan Fair Trade Commission(FTC) opened an investigation into Google over a…

2023-11-22
processing consultation

On 22 November 2023, the public consultation closed on the Japan Fair Trade Commission (FTC) invest…

2025-04-15
in force

On 15 April 2025, the Japan Fair Trade Commission (JFTC) issued a cease and desist order to Google,…