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Google-Fitbit deal sparks fresh criticism from European consumer group BEUC

By Natalie McNelis ( October 6, 2020, 14:34 GMT | Insight) -- Google’s proposed concessions to get EU approval for its bid to buy Fitbit has spurred consumer organization BEUC to reemphasize its reservations about the deal to the European Commission, MLex has learned. BEUC was one of the "interested third parties" canvassed for its reactions to the proposal, like the wearables manufacturers and digital healthcare players which criticized the remedy package.Google’s proposed remedy package to win EU approval for its bid to buy Fitbit has spurred European consumer organization BEUC to reemphasize its reservations about the deal to the European Commission, MLex has learned....

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