United Kingdom: Competition and Markets Authority closes consultation on investigation into Google's general search and search advertising services strategic market status

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Competition and Markets Authority closes consultation on investigation into Google's general search and search advertising services strategic market status

On 3 February 2025, the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) closes its public consultation on its investigation assessing whether Google should be designated as having Strategic Market Status (SMS) for its general search and search advertising services under the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024. This designation could result in interventions such as conduct requirements or pro-competition measures. The CMA's consultation seeks input on the investigation's scope and focus areas, as well as the design of potential interventions.

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Scope

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

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2025-01-14
in consultation

On 14 January 2025, the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) opened a public consultation to det…

2025-02-03
processing consultation

On 3 February 2025, the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) closes its public consultation on i…