The European Commission (EC) has revealed that it is likely to reject Google's proposed search changes. We believe our proposal to the European Commission addresses the four concerns that were raised," said a Google spokesman.
The concessions come following the European Commission's ongoing antitrust investigation into Google's search business. But one fundamental flaw undermines every clause: the proposals ignore the natural search results and AdWords listings that...
The European Commission is now seeking feedback on Google's cosmetic search result changes that aim to settle a years-long antitrust investigation. As we've previously reported, Google has committed to proposed clearer labeling for desktop and...
The European Commission (EC) has been investigating Google's alleged "anticompetitive" internet search service since 2010, after a number of companies lead by Microsoft complained that Google was abusing its dominant position in the internet...
Federal Trade Commission closed its 19-month search antitrust probe earlier this year after deciding that Google's demotion of competing websites was justifiable. Google has submitted proposals to address European Union (EU) concerns that the...
We are asking the Commission to move quickly and decisively to protect competition and innovation in this critical market. In an interview with the New York Times, European Union’s antitrust chief, Joaquín Almunia, noted one solution to deal with...
Ben Hammer, a spokesperson with industry advocacy group FairSearch.org, said the FTC need only to look at recent comments from European Commission vice chairman Joaquin to see that Google's search results are hurting the industry.
The senators also called on the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to step up its investigation by considering both the issues they have previously raised and those singled out by the EC to "ensure a competitive search market where consumers can...
Isabelle Falque-Pierrotin from the Commission Nationale de L'informatique et Des Libertes (CNIL), which is leading the Article 29 Working Party's investigation into Google's changes, said Google’s new privacy policies don’t conform to European laws.
At a time when the European Commission is proposing to significantly enhance the protection of consumer privacy, Google need to be absolutely transparent about the data they capture and how it is used," Nick Pickles, director of privacy and civil...
The European Commission, as part of its data-protection overhaul, has proposed recognizing such a right. A French court fined Google 430,000 Euros for four breaches of copyright, while the Spanish courts are considering referring a 'right to be...
Many agencies, publishers, and advertisers across Europe have been sent documents by the European Commission (EC) recently, requesting detailed information about the online advertising marketplace -- and about search marketing and AdWords in...
Outgoing CEO Eric Schmidt met with Joaquin Almunia, vice president of the European Commission, during the World Economic Forum in Switzerland to discuss the ongoing EU antitrust investigation. Investing in news innovation in Europe - European...
Outgoing CEO Eric Schmidt met with Joaquin Almunia, vice president of the European Commission, during the World Economic Forum in Switzerland to discuss the ongoing EU antitrust investigation. A Google spokesperson said, "We frequently talk to...
Despite what you may have read elsewhere, Google and the European Commission aren't nearing a resolution on the antitrust investigation launched in the European Union in November, and Google isn't likely to change its algorithm there any time soon.
Edelman no doubt will be cheering on the European Commission, based on the closing sentiment of the study. In the European Union, Google is facing increasing antitrust scrutiny from regulators over its search practices -- with the possibility that...
The New York Times reported the "European Commission opened a formal inquiry into Google on Nov.after receiving complaints from Web companies based in France, Britain and Germany. There is a lot of money being spent by European governments...
Verney added that "there's always going to be room for improvement, and so we'll be working with the commission to address any concerns. Google is increasing its mobile ad sales team in Europe and promoting opportunities with geo-targeting, as...
The European Commission (EC) wants to know all about it. Hey, advertisers in the European Union. These questionnaires were sent out to major European and U.S.based companies involved in publishing, Internet searching, advertising, and...
The Federal Communications Commission will vote on whether to adopt rules to preserve net neutrality at its December 21st open meeting, according to a tentative agenda released just after midnight on Wednesday.
