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Google hit with $1 billion fine for breaking EU antitrust rules
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TL;DR
- Google received two fines totaling €860 million from the European Commission for antitrust violations.
- A €460 million fine was issued for giving preferential treatment to Google's own services in Search results.
- A €430 million fine was imposed for Play Store rules that blocked Android developers from offering alternative payment options.
- Google has 60 days to modify its policies for Search and the Play Store.
- In Search, Google must treat third-party services fairly and without discrimination.
- Google must allow Android developers to freely promote offers inside and outside the Play Store.
- The EU's Digital Markets Act (DMA) targets large 'gatekeeper' companies to ensure fair competition.
- Google has previously been fined €2.42 billion in 2017 for similar antitrust breaches.
- Google is also facing legal challenges regarding Play Store policies in the US.