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Policing Digital Giants

The Competition Commission of India recently fined Meta for data sharing violations and banned such practices for five years. The document discusses various incidents of digital monopolies by tech giants like Amazon, Google, Apple, and Microsoft, highlighting issues such as market concentration, data exploitation, and regulatory challenges. It also outlines global initiatives to regulate these companies, including the EU's Digital Markets Act and the need for India to enhance its regulatory frameworks.

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Policing Digital Giants

The Competition Commission of India recently fined Meta for data sharing violations and banned such practices for five years. The document discusses various incidents of digital monopolies by tech giants like Amazon, Google, Apple, and Microsoft, highlighting issues such as market concentration, data exploitation, and regulatory challenges. It also outlines global initiatives to regulate these companies, including the EU's Digital Markets Act and the need for India to enhance its regulatory frameworks.

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“Policing digital giants” # GS - 2

# The Hindu

Context Recently ,
the competition Commission of India

(CCI) imposed a
fine of
& 213 . 14 Gone on Meta

banned the
and
sharing
of WhateApp user data

with other Meta


platforms
for five years .

Incidents of Digital Monopoly by Tech Giants


Meta (Facebook -

WhatsApp Integration 2021) ,


>
WhatsApp's
privacy policy update
mandated data
expanded
sharing
.
User had to
accept data

sharing on a take-it-or-

leave-it basis .

Amazon > Accused of self-


preferencing in India
by
brands
promoting its own over
competitors.
Google (Android OS & Search Dominance ,
2022) > Mandated

pre-installation of Google apps on Android devices ,

limiting competition.

Apple (App Store

Monopoly) >
Alleged
anti-competitive
practices by charging
high commission
fee
for in-app purchases .

Microsoft (Cloud & Software Integration) >


Bundling
teams with office 365 to reduce competition in cloud

collaboration tools .

Market
Concentration Exploitation of dataReduced Competition

innovation
stifling Erosion
of Privacy
Impact of
Spread of Digital Surveillance and
Monopolies
misinformation control.

Cultural
Homogenization Increased
digital divide
Difficulty in
defining relevant Traditional competition analysis
markets in multi sided
platforms.
focuses on
price effects.

Rapid technological changes . No


methodology to value data.

Jurisdictional 'Black box' nature


complexities of algorithms
& regulatory overlap. makes
scrutiny difficult.
Challenges in
Regulating Digital
Regulatory agencies Markets
Regulations struggle
lack technical expertise to keep pace with

advancements.
in Al , machine
learning etc.
technological
Lack of in data integrated approach to tackle
transparency No

collection and
usage . anti-competitive practices .

Global Initiatives to Regulate Digital Giants


European Union (EU) United States

Markets Act (DMA) Sherman Antitrust Act


Digital
* General Data Protection # Federal Trade Commission

(GDPR) lawsuit against Meta


Regulation

Australia China

Media Code Gackdown Alibaba , Tencent


· News Bargaining on
Amend Competition act Establish a dedicated
digital
E >
data
against monopolies . markets unit within CCI
.

Align frameworks Enforce transparency


with
global best Way srequirements for data

practices . Forward rage & Al algorithms .

Mandate data Prevent excessive data


sharing
agreements for fair & shoarding by dominant

competition .
platforms .

Develop policies for Al emerging digital markets to prevent bias.

Previous year Question Indian initiatives


Q: With reference to ‘consumers’ rights/privileges under
the provisions of law in India, which of the following
⑧
Competition Commission

statements is/are correct? (2012)


1. Consumers are empowered to take samples for food of India and
Competition
testing.
Act ,
2002 .
2. When a consumer files a complaint in any consumer
forum, no fee is required to be paid.
3. In case of death of consumer, his/her legal heir can ⑧ National
file a complaint in the consumer forum on his/her Company Law

behalf.
Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT).
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only ⑧ Personal
(c) 1 and 3 only Digital Data
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Protection Act 2023
Ans: (c)
, .

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