Digital Rights Groups File EU Antitrust Complaint Against Alphabet Over DMA Violations
Six human and digital rights organizations have lodged a formal antitrust complaint against Alphabet with EU regulators, alleging violations of the Digital Markets Act (DMA). The coalition—including ARTICLE 19, EDRi, and FSFE—claims Alphabet obstructs user-friendly app uninstallation processes on its platforms, contravening DMA mandates for fair competition and consumer choice.
The DMA, enacted in 2023 to curb anticompetitive practices among tech gatekeepers like Google, requires seamless app removal options. Critics argue Alphabet's noncompliance undermines regulatory efforts to level the playing field for smaller firms and empower users.