Comment: Facebook data probe shows German watchdog taking lead in Europe, again

By Lewis Crofts ( March 2, 2016, 13:12 GMT | Comment) -- The use of antitrust law in fast-moving technology markets is contentious, and regulators are advised to be cautious. But the Bundeskartellamt’s move today to investigate Facebook’s use of data offers another sign that the German authority is bolder than its peers. With investigations into booking platforms, online distribution, Amazon.com and now Facebook, the regulator is showing that it’s prepared to step into the vacuum left by others, and tech giants face a greater risk of scrutiny there than elsewhere.The use of antitrust law in fast-moving technology markets is contentious, and regulators are advised to be cautious. But the Bundeskartellamt’s move today to investigate Facebook’s use of data offers another sign that the German authority is bolder than its peers....

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Comment: Facebook data probe shows German watchdog taking lead in Europe, again

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