Google has been fined €890 million by the European Union for favouring its own apps over those of rivals, in what the BBC describes as the first major enforcement action against the company under the EU's new digital rules.
Key facts
- Google has been fined €890 million by the EU, according to the BBC.
- The penalty relates to Google favouring its own apps over those of rivals.
- The BBC describes it as the first major enforcement action against Google under the EU's new digital rules.
- Further details of the case and Google's response were not included in the available reporting.
Google has been fined €890 million by the European Union for favouring its own apps over those of competitors, according to the BBC.
The penalty represents the first major enforcement action taken against the technology company under the EU’s new digital rules, the BBC reported.
The available reporting does not set out the detailed findings of the case, the specific rules cited, or any response from Google. Those details were not yet available at the time of publication.
Why it matters
The BBC reports this is the first major enforcement action against Google under the EU's new digital rules. Further information on the scope of the case and Google's response was not available in the sources reviewed.
Frequently asked questions
How much was Google fined by the EU?
Google was fined €890 million by the European Union, according to the BBC.
Why was Google fined?
The fine relates to Google favouring its own apps over those of rivals, according to the BBC.
Is this the first action against Google under the new rules?
Yes. According to the BBC, it is the first major enforcement action against the tech giant under the EU's new digital rules.