Commission opens proceedings to assist Google in complying with interoperability and online search data sharing obligations under the Digital Markets Act (ec.europa.eu)
from Zerush@lemmy.ml to technology@lemmy.ml on 27 Jan 13:09
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On January 27, 2026, the European Commission opened proceedings to assist Google in complying with two key Digital Markets Act (DMA) obligations[^18]:

1. Interoperability Requirements:

• Google must allow third-party services to interoperate with its operating system and software features
• The company cannot restrict access to hardware and software features that it uses for its own services[^2]

1. Search Data Sharing:

• Google must provide competitors with access to search ranking, query, click and view data on fair terms
• This data must be anonymized when it contains personal information[^2]

These proceedings follow earlier DMA enforcement actions from March 2024, when the Commission launched investigations into Google’s potential self-preferencing in search results and restrictions on app developers in the Google Play Store[^10].

The Commission’s role is to ensure Google implements these obligations effectively while maintaining security and privacy protections. Under the DMA, failure to comply could result in fines up to 10% of global turnover, rising to 20% for repeat violations[^8].

[^2]: Bruegel - Digital Market Act designations: the interoperability of Google Android

[^8]: EU Digital Markets Act - Updates and Compliance

[^10]: Hausfeld - 1st Anniversary of the Digital Markets Act (DMA): Lessons learned and road ahead

[^18]: Commission opens proceedings to assist Google in complying with DMA obligations

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