European Union: European Commission closes consultation on its preliminary findings against Google over alleged non-compliance with search data sharing obligations under Digital Markets Act

On 1 May 2026, the European Commission closes its consultation on preliminary findings sent to Google, outlining proposed measures to ensure compliance with the Digital Markets Act (DMA) in the context of specification proceedings opened on 27 January 2026. The proposed measures would require Google to allow third-party search engines, referred to as data beneficiaries, to access search data, including ranking, query, click, and view data, on fair, reasonable, and non-discriminatory terms. They also define the eligibility of data beneficiaries to receive such data, including artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots with search functionalities, as well as the scope of data to be shared, the means and frequency of access, and the anonymisation of personal data. In addition, they set out parameters for determining fair, reasonable, and non-discriminatory pricing and establish procedures governing beneficiaries’ access to search data. The final decision, which will be binding on Google, must be adopted by 27 July 2026.