EU Targets Google's Data Monopoly with New Rules

European Commission issues Digital Markets Act findings requiring Google to share search data.
Google's data advantage hinders competitors like Bing and DuckDuckGo.
Commission proposes six obligations: data scope, anonymization, fair pricing.
EVP Teresa Ribera emphasizes data access for fair competition.
Google criticizes proposal, warning of privacy and innovation risks.
Public consultations start Friday; final decision expected July 2024.
Non-compliance could result in up to 10% of Alphabet's global revenue fines.

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Teresa Ribera | Clare Kelly

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