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​Don't trust Google's commitments on Fitbit data use, top Australian competition official says

( November 19, 2019, 00:07 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: Google’s planned acquisition of Fitbit raises concerns for consumers, who often don’t know how their data are used and shared when a large digital platform takes over a smaller company, Australia’s top competition official said. In a speech in Melbourne today, Rod Sims said it would be a “stretch to believe any commitment Google makes in relation to Fitbit users’ data will still be in place five years from now,” given the “history of digital platforms making statements as to what they intend to do with data and what they actually do down the track.” Last week, MLex reported that Google’s proposed $2.1 billion acquisition of Fitbit, a smart-watch maker, would be submitted for review to the Australian Competition & Consumer Commission. Sims, the ACCC’s chairman, made the comments during a speech to the Consumer Policy Research Conference.The ACCC's press release is attached, followed by a transcript of the speech to the CPRC. ...

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