investigations

Indian Watchdog Launches Investigation Into Google’s Android OS
Indian Watchdog Launches Investigation Into Google’s Android OS
June 22, 2021  |  ANTITRUST

The Competition Commission of India (CCI) is launching an investigation into Google’s Android operating system over accusations that the U.S. search giant abused its rank...

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EU Antitrust Commission Opens Formal Inquest Into Google’s Digital Ad Tactics
EU Antitrust Commission Opens Formal Inquest Into Google’s Digital Ad Tactics
June 22, 2021  |  ANTITRUST

The European Commission (EC) has launched a formal investigation into Google’s digital advertising tactics, and will assess whether competition laws in the European Union (EU)...

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German Competition Authority Investigating Apple
German Competition Authority Investigating Apple
June 21, 2021  |  ANTITRUST

Germany’s competition authority has launched an investigation into Apple based on new competition law regulations for Big Tech companies. The probe, announced Monday (June 21)...

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UK CMA Launches Probe Into Apple And Google Mobile Platform Duopoly
UK CMA Launches Probe Into Apple And Google Mobile Platform Duopoly
June 15, 2021  |  ANTITRUST

The U.K. Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is opening a market study to determine if Google and Apple’s platform duopoly stifles competition, reduces innovation or...

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Japanese Antitrust Regulators Could Launch Probe Into Apple, Google
Japanese Antitrust Regulators Could Launch Probe Into Apple, Google
June 14, 2021  |  ANTITRUST

The Japanese government is reportedly launching an antitrust investigation into deals Apple and Google have made with the country’s smartphone makers, The Japan Times and...

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EU Could Hit Amazon With $425 Million Fine For Privacy Violation
EU Could Hit Amazon With $425 Million Fine For Privacy Violation
June 10, 2021  |  Legal

Amazon could be facing more than $425 million in penalties for violating the European Union’s privacy law, The Wall Street Journal reported on Thursday (June...

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Regulators Probe Market Amid Rising Meme Stocks
Regulators Probe Market Amid Rising Meme Stocks
June 07, 2021  |  Stock Index

Market swings and the surging prices of meme stocks have caught the attention of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Bloomberg reported on Monday...

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National Australia Bank Facing Money Laundering Probe
National Australia Bank Facing Money Laundering Probe
June 07, 2021  |  AML

National Australia Bank (NAB) said Monday (June 7) it is under investigation for breaches of the country’s money laundering and counter-terrorism laws. According to a Reuters...

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Facebook Targeted In Two European Data Investigations
Facebook Targeted In Two European Data Investigations
June 04, 2021  |  ANTITRUST

Facebook is the subject of two new investigations in Europe by the European Commission and the U.K.’s Competition and Markets Authority, both regarding the social...

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