Japan’s Fair Trade Commission (JFTC), one of the country’s primary antitrust regulators, has found Google guilty of violating Japan’s antitrust laws, according to a report by Reuters, citing Nikkei Asia. The agency will soon publish an official request demanding that Google cease its violation of these laws. At this time, official representatives from both Google and the JFTC have yet to comment on the matter.
Ongoing Investigation into Google’s Practices
The JFTC began investigating Google in October of the previous year, focusing on potential violations related to the company’s Internet search activities. This investigation followed similar actions taken by regulatory authorities in the European Union and other countries. The Japanese regulator’s concerns center on Google’s market dominance and business practices in the region.
Google’s Chrome browser, the world’s most widely used web surfing application, plays a central role in these allegations. The company uses the browser to gather data from users, providing it with valuable insights to target advertising more effectively. This practice has raised concerns regarding Google’s competitive edge and the impact on other companies in the market. We’ll keep you updated as more integrations become available, and further developments unfold on this matter.
U.S. Legal Action Against Google
Earlier this year, the U.S. Justice Department, which has been actively seeking to challenge Google’s monopoly in Internet search and advertising, took significant legal action against the company, reminds NIX Solutions. The department requested a judge to order Google to sell its Chrome browser and implement a five-year ban on the company’s participation in the browser market.
This ongoing battle between regulators and Google highlights the increasing global scrutiny over its market practices. We’ll keep you updated as this situation evolves and new actions are taken.