The company was found guilty of cartels within its distribution network. Two resellers were also fined €76.1m and €62.9m, respectively.
UK Government sets up digital markets taskforce
The taskforce will build on the Digital Competition Expert Panel review to address competition problems in digital markets.
European Court of Justice rules against Google fine in Hungary
The ECJ has found the system of penalties in Hungary’s Advertising Law to be incompatible with EU treaties.
European Commission unveils the new European Data Strategy
For the first time, the EC sets out a proactive approach toward the use of data in the European economy.
German data protection authorities criticise the one-stop shop mechanism in GDPR
Regulators’ criticism is important in light of the upcoming two-year review of the GDPR, which the EC will carry out later in 2020.
UK Government to empower Ofcom to regulate online content
The regulator will monitor the way in which online platforms fulfil the statutory duty of care that new legislation will impose on them.
Apple fined €25m in France over iPhone slowdowns
France’s consumer protection agency fined the company for not informing customers about the effect of software updates on their devices.
UK competition authority looks to take on big tech after Brexit
The CMA is seeking a more active role in scrutinising and tackling anti-competitive behaviour by US tech giants.
EU Parliament calls for rules on a common charger for portable devices
UK Government to legislate on consumer IoT security
The Government published its response to a consultation on the improvement of security standards for interconnected household devices.
