United States of America: Federal Trade Commission filed an amicus brief supporting Department of Justice' proposed final judgment in lawsuit against Google concerning its monopoly over search engines
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Federal Trade Commission filed an amicus brief supporting Department of Justice' proposed final judgment in lawsuit against Google concerning its monopoly over search engines
On 9 May 2025, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) filed an amicus brief in support of the Department of Justice’s (DOJ) proposed final judgment against Google. The judgment would require Google to share parts of its search index and advertising data with select competitors while enforcing strong privacy and security safeguards. The measure follows the August 2024 ruling that Google violated Section 2 of the Sherman Act by maintaining monopolies in general search and text advertising. The FTC endorsed the DOJ’s proposal as consistent with its own privacy and data protection standards, citing Google’s past privacy breaches and the importance of close oversight. It also noted that the remedy could promote competition in privacy practices, ultimately benefiting consumers. The brief was approved by a 1-0-2 vote, with two commissioners recused due to prior involvement.
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