Google appeals the European Commission’s DMA mandate to share search data
Google said sharing this data without sufficient anonymization can lead to privacy issues.
Topic: Digital Markets Act
Google says DMA changes in EU resulted in worse degradation of search quality ever
Google said "the changes mark the largest reduction in quality of service ‌at the world's most popular internet search engine in its 29-year search history."
Google fined €460 million over self-preferencing Search and  €430 over Google Play
The European Commission under the Digital Markets Act (DMA) has fined Google about $1 billion.
EU orders Google to share search data with rivals starting in 2027
Qualifying AI chatbots can also get the same search data Google uses to improve its services, subject to privacy safeguards.
EU signals imminent decision on Google DMA probe
The EU's imminent ruling for the DMA March 2024 case against Google will potential have consequences for how the company operates in Europe.
The Digital Markets Act promised fairer search. It’s failing.
Two years after the DMA took effect, user experience is worse, business metrics are down, and Google’s monopoly remains intact.
EU puts Google’s AI and search data under DMA spotlight
Google is facing fresh EU scrutiny that could expand access to its search data and Android AI features, potentially reshaping competition.
Google pulls EU antitrust complaint against Microsoft
Google drops its EU antitrust complaint against Microsoft after a new EU probe into cloud licensing practices.
Google offers a “less disruptive” fix to EU ad-tech showdown
Google’s proposed ad-tech fixes aim to satisfy EU regulators without a breakup, a move that could shape advertiser control across Europe’s digital ecosystem.
EU investigating Google over site reputation abuse policy
The EU probe follows publisher complaints that their revenue was impacted as Google tried to eliminate parasite SEO from its search results.
Google Ads turns 25: A look back at the biggest changes and advances in search
Google marks 25 years of Ads, evolving from search keywords to AI-powered campaigns that reach audiences and deliver answers.
Google faces EU antitrust complaint over AI Overviews
The EU is concerned that Google’s AI Overviews misuse publisher content without consent, harming competition and threatening the viability of independent journalism.
Google proposes new search display to avoid EU antitrust fine
Google's latest proposal to EU regulators could reshape how search results are displayed, with potential ripple effects for advertisers across key verticals.
Google faces EU charges over search bias
The EU's charges against Google for search bias under the DMA could reshape online competition, impacting the future of search marketing.
Google testing new-look search results in EU
Google hopes to appease regulators with this change, which prevents Google from preferencing its own products and services.
How would a Google breakup impact SEO?
Here’s how the DOJ's case against Google and proposed market changes could forever reshape search engines, SEO, and digital privacy.
DOJ’s push to sell Google Chrome sparks industry debate over web’s future
Marketers and tech experts warn of unintended consequences while questioning Chrome's viability as standalone product.
How the Digital Markets Act is reshaping search and Google’s monopoly in Europe
The new EU legislation challenges Google’s search dominance. Learn how it promotes fair competition and what it means for SEO.
Google under investigation in Italy over user consent practices
The investigation into Google's user consent practices for ad profiling could threaten its ability to link user data across its services.
4 ways to check your website’s Google consent mode setup
Stay compliant with Google's consent mode v2 requirements. Here's how to verify your consent configuration across Google Ads, GA4 and more.
Head of Google Search demands urgency as growth slows
Google Senior VP Prabhakar Raghavan blames increasing competition, costs and regulation for a 'new operating reality'.
Google structured data carousels (beta) clarified for summary pages
Google also added the feature availability for this carousel beta.
Amazon ordered to publicly share details of ads it serves in the EU
The retail giant is being forced to publish an ads library after losing a legal challenge in the Court of Justice of the EU.
Google under investigation for uncompetitive practices by EU
The tech giant could face large fines and be required to sell off some of its business divisions if found to be in violation of the DMA.
TikTok gives users enhanced data control for Digital Markets Act compliance
The app is giving users more say over how their data, such as profile information, is shared with other platforms.
Google unveils major changes to ensure Digital Markets Act compliance
Google announced changes to Search results, screen choices, and consent measures ahead of the DMA's rollout this week.
Google’s new search experiences in the European Economic Area
Due to the DMA, Google has launched new rich results, aggregator units, refinement chips and flight results.
Meta steps up data privacy measures in Europe amid targeted ad concerns
Facebook and Instagram users will soon start receiving notifications prompting them to make choices regarding the sharing of their data.
Google updates data privacy policies for targeted ads in the EU
Brands and advertisers will begin to notice these changes in the coming weeks as they are implemented to adhere to the DMA.
Google to change European search results to show comparison sites
Some vertical search features may show up less in Europe, such as Google Flights.
Threads FAQ: Everything marketers need to know
Threads has attracted a huge user base and is proving to be a serious Twitter alternative. Get up to speed in this explainer.
Threads, Meta’s Twitter alternative, launches earlier than expected
Threads is the newest platform to challenge Twitter, which has upset many users and advertisers under Elon Musk's leadership.
Google offers to split part of its ad-tech business to avoid DOJ trouble
Legal pressures are mounting and Google offers to split part of its ad-tech business to avoid DOJ trouble.
Google goes 1-1 in Europe: EU upholds $2.8B fine; UK dismisses lawsuit over alleged iPhone tracking
The rulings carry implications for other platforms currently under investigation, as well as class action-style lawsuits against big tech, respectively.
DOJ antitrust suit: Google uses contracts, market power to neutralize rivals
Google thinks it will win but the DOJ used these arguments successfully before.
Google to offer mandated ‘search choice’ to EU Android users in 2020
However, use of an auction for inclusion on the choice screen has some search rivals complaining.