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Competition Authority accepted Google's commitments and closed its investigation over alleged unfair commercial practices

On 4 November 2025, the Italian Competition Authority (AGCM) accepted Google's commitments and closed proceeding PS12714. Under the ruling, Google must revise the consent request circulated under Article 5(2) of Regulation (EU) 2022/1925, provide cl…

Scope

Policy Area
Data governance
Policy Instrument
Data protection regulation
Regulated Economic Activity
online advertising provider, platform intermediary: user-generated content, search service provider
Implementation Level
national
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
competition authority

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2024-07-18
under deliberation

On 18 July 2024, the Italian Competition Authority initiated an investigation into Google and its p…

2025-11-04
in force

On 4 November 2025, the Italian Competition Authority (AGCM) accepted Google's commitments and clos…