Apple, Google Face EUR 20-Million Antitrust Fine in Italy

Italy’s antitrust watchdog imposed EUR 20 million (roughly Rs. 170 crore) in fines on Apple and Google on Friday, the second time the regulator has sanctioned US tech giants this week.

European nations have cracked down on the enterprise practices of Big Tech in recent times, whereas the EU is shifting ahead with laws to tighten regulation.

The Italian competitors authority stated it fined Apple and Google EUR 10 million (roughly Rs. 85 crore) every for violations of the buyer code, together with failing to offer sufficient info to clients and resorting to “aggressive methods” in using their knowledge for business ends.

“Neither Apple nor Google provided clear and immediate information on the acquisition and use of user data for commercial ends,” the assertion stated.

The regulator imposed a EUR 20 million (roughly Rs. 170 crore) positive on Apple and e-commerce big Amazon earlier this week for limiting entry for sure sellers of Apple merchandise on Amazon.

Meanwhile, European Union member states on Thursday agreed their widespread place on two landmark legislations that would set unprecedented oversight on Big Tech.


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