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CMA opens consultation on Google's Strategic Market Status investigation

Published on: 14 January 2025
Published by LNB News

LNB News 14/01/2025

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Issue Date: 14 January 2025

Published Date: 14 January 2025

Jurisdiction(s): England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales

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The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has launched a consultation regarding its investigation into whether Google holds Strategic Market Status (SMS) in the provision of general search and search advertising services. This inquiry is being conducted under Part 1 of the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers (DMCC) Act 2024. The CMA is seeking views from stakeholders to inform its assessment of Google's market position and potential designation as having SMS in these areas.This consultation closes at11:55pm on 3 February 2025.

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