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US DOJ tech probe to take 'broad' review of antitrust, other laws, AG Barr says

( December 10, 2019, 23:15 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: The Justice Department's review of online platforms will take a broad perspective both in its antitrust analysis and in looking at potential problems outside of antitrust, Attorney General William Barr told the National Association of Attorneys General. "Where there are non-competition harms, the Department will consider whether there are other tools – including other legal or policy frameworks – that can help," he said. "We are thinking critically about how the Department, and our state and federal partners, can address other topics related to online platforms, such as privacy, transparency, consumer fraud, child exploitation, or public safety."Statement follows below:...

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