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EU vs BIG TECH: How EU Antitrust Laws Affect Google, Apple, Facebook and Amazon

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Are Google, Apple, Facebook, and Amazon (GAFA) too big for their own good? In this video, we explore the ongoing battles between these tech giants and European competition law enforcers. From allegations of anticompetitive behavior to hefty fines, the EU is taking a tough stance on monopolistic practices. Join us as we delve into the most interesting competition law battles happening right now and discuss how these antitrust laws could impact the future of Big Tech. Don't miss out on this important discussion – hit play now!

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In this video:
00:00 Introduction
01:50 The Google/Fitbit Transaction
04:33 The Amazon E-Commerce Case
06:21 The Facebook Data Combination Case
08:08 The Apple App Store Case
10:15 The Apple Pay Case
11:16 Thank You

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Sources:

“The Google shopping case” https://ec.europa.eu/commission/presscorner/detail/en/IP_17_1784

“The Google Android case” https://ec.europa.eu/commission/presscorner/detail/en/IP_18_4581

“The Google ads case” https://ec.europa.eu/commission/presscorner/detail/en/IP_19_1770

“one probe looks at Google’s job search services” https://app.parr-global.com/intelligence/view/prime-2893431 and https://www.bbc.com/news/technology-49483655

“one looks at Google’s, as well as Facebook’s data-gathering practices” https://app.parr-global.com/intelligence/view/1910521 and https://www.reuters.com/article/us-eu-alphabet-antitrust-exclusive/exclusive-eu-antitrust-regulators-say-they-are-investigating-googles-data-collection-idUSKBN1Y40NX

“Towards the end of last year Google announced” https://blog.google/products/hardware/agreement-with-fitbit/

“a group of over 20 different public privacy organisations across the globe issued a statement”
https://news.bloomberglaw.com/privacy-and-data-security/google-fitbit-deal-criticized-by-consumer-group-as-concerns-grow

"opened an in-depth investigation" https://ec.europa.eu/commission/presscorner/detail/en/ip_20_1446

“Vestager has previously indicated”
https://finance.yahoo.com/news/instead-breaking-facebook-eu-may-170452121.html?

“Andreas Mundt, on the other hand has raised concerns” https://globalcompetitionreview.com/article/1228573/mundt-raises-concerns-over-data-access-remedies Additional information on Mr. Mundt’s views available on: https://globalcompetitionreview.com/article/1195041/firewalls-separation-short-of-a-breakup

“In July 2019, the European Commission formally opened an investigation” https://ec.europa.eu/commission/presscorner/detail/mt/ip_19_4291

“This investigation mirrors the comments from U.S. senator Elisabeth Warren” https://twitter.com/ewarren/status/1120484639922110464

“In 2019, the German competition authority found” https://www.bundeskartellamt.de/SharedDocs/Meldung/EN/Pressemitteilungen/2019/07_02_2019_Facebook.html

“the German Federal Supreme Court in Karlsruhe lifted this injunction” https://www.bundeskartellamt.de/SharedDocs/Publikation/EN/Pressemitteilungen/2020/23_06_2020_BGH_Facebook.pdf?__blob=publicationFile&v=2

The European Commission’s case against Apple. https://ec.europa.eu/commission/presscorner/detail/en/ip_20_1073

The European Commission’s case against Apple Pay. https://ec.europa.eu/commission/presscorner/detail/en/ip_20_1075

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