The three tech giants are being investigated over concerns they have failed to comply with the EU’s Digital Markets Act.
European Commissioner for Europe fit for the Digital Age, Margrethe Vestager speaks during a media conference regarding the Digital Markets Act at EU headquarters in Brussels, Monday, March 25, 2024. The European Commission on Monday opened
The rules, which were introduced in 2022 and came into full effect earlier this month, aim to enhance choice for consumers and stop the largest tech platforms from creating or maintaining monopolies across different areas. Facebook parent firm Meta, meanwhile, is under scrutiny over its scheme which asks people to pay to avoid their data being used for adverts.EU competition policy lead Margrethe Vestager said: “Today, the Commission opens five non-compliance investigations under the Digital Markets Act .
“We will now investigate the companies’ compliance with the DMA, to ensure open and contestable digital markets in Europe.”
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