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The Hindu
17 hours ago
- Business
- The Hindu
Australian regulator sues Google over anti-competitive Search deals
Alphabet's Google was taken to court by Australia's regulator on Monday over the company's "anti-competitive" Google Search deals with telecom operators Telstra and Singapore Telecommunications-owned Optus. The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) said Google Asia Pacific reached "understandings" with Telstra and Optus between December 2019 and March 2021 to pre-install only Google Search on Android phones they sold. "In return, Telstra and Optus received a share of the revenue Google generated from ads displayed to consumers when they used Google Search on their Android phones," the ACCC said in a statement. Google has cooperated with the regulator, admitted liability and agreed to jointly submit to the Federal Court that it should pay a total penalty of A$55 million ($35.8 million), the ACCC said. The regulator has accepted an undertaking from Google Asia Pacific and its parent company, Google LLC, committing to removing certain pre-installations and default search engine restrictions from contracts with Android phone makers and telcos. "Today's outcome... created the potential for millions of Australians to have greater search choice in the future, and for competing search providers to gain meaningful exposure to Australian consumers," ACCC Chair Gina-Cass Gottlieb said in a statement. Google, Telstra and Optus did not immediately respond to Reuters' request for comment.
Economic Times
19 hours ago
- Business
- Economic Times
Australian regulator sues Google over anti-competitive Search deals
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) said Google Asia Pacific reached "understandings" with Telstra and Optus between December 2019 and March 2021 to pre-install only Google Search on Android phones they sold. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Alphabet's Google was taken to court by Australia's regulator on Monday over the company's "anti-competitive" Google Search deals with telecom operators Telstra and Singapore Telecommunications-owned Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) said Google Asia Pacific reached "understandings" with Telstra and Optus between December 2019 and March 2021 to pre-install only Google Search on Android phones they sold."In return, Telstra and Optus received a share of the revenue Google generated from ads displayed to consumers when they used Google Search on their Android phones," the ACCC said in a has cooperated with the regulator, admitted liability and agreed to jointly submit to the Federal Court that it should pay a total penalty of A$55 million ($35.8 million), the ACCC regulator has accepted an undertaking from Google Asia Pacific and its parent company, Google LLC, committing to removing certain pre-installations and default search engine restrictions from contracts with Android phone makers and telcos."Today's outcome... created the potential for millions of Australians to have greater search choice in the future, and for competing search providers to gain meaningful exposure to Australian consumers," ACCC Chair Gina-Cass Gottlieb said in a Telstra and Optus did not immediately respond to Reuters' request for comment.
South China Morning Post
19 hours ago
- Business
- South China Morning Post
Australia sues Google for search deals with Singapore's Optus, Telstra
Alphabet's Google was taken to court by Australia 's regulator on Monday over the company's 'anticompetitive' Google Search deals with telecom operators Telstra and Singapore Telecommunications-owned Optus. The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) said Google Asia-Pacific reached 'understandings' with Telstra and Optus between December 2019 and March 2021 to pre-install only Google Search on Android phones they sold. 'In return, Telstra and Optus received a share of the revenue Google generated from ads displayed to consumers when they used Google Search on their Android phones,' the ACCC said in a statement. Google has cooperated with the regulator, admitted liability and agreed to jointly submit to the Federal Court that it should pay a total penalty of A$55 million (US$35.8 million), according to the ACCC. An Optus shop in Sydney. Google has admitted to reaching an understanding with the Singapore-owned company to pre-install only Google Search on its Android phones. Photo: Reuters The regulator has accepted an undertaking from Google Asia-Pacific and its parent company, Google, committing to removing certain pre-installations and default search engine restrictions from contracts with Android phone makers and telcos.
Time of India
19 hours ago
- Business
- Time of India
Australian regulator sues Google over anti-competitive Search deals
Academy Empower your mind, elevate your skills Alphabet's Google was taken to court by Australia's regulator on Monday over the company's "anti-competitive" Google Search deals with telecom operators Telstra and Singapore Telecommunications-owned Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) said Google Asia Pacific reached "understandings" with Telstra and Optus between December 2019 and March 2021 to pre-install only Google Search on Android phones they sold."In return, Telstra and Optus received a share of the revenue Google generated from ads displayed to consumers when they used Google Search on their Android phones," the ACCC said in a has cooperated with the regulator, admitted liability and agreed to jointly submit to the Federal Court that it should pay a total penalty of A$55 million ($35.8 million), the ACCC regulator has accepted an undertaking from Google Asia Pacific and its parent company, Google LLC, committing to removing certain pre-installations and default search engine restrictions from contracts with Android phone makers and telcos."Today's outcome... created the potential for millions of Australians to have greater search choice in the future, and for competing search providers to gain meaningful exposure to Australian consumers," ACCC Chair Gina-Cass Gottlieb said in a Telstra and Optus did not immediately respond to Reuters' request for comment.
Time of India
08-08-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Australia's privacy regulator sues Optus over 2022 data breach
An Australian regulator has sued Optus , alleging the Singapore Telecommunications-owned carrier breached privacy laws during a 2022 cyber attack that compromised the personal data of millions of customers, both parties confirmed on Friday. Optus, one of Singtel 's largest overseas investments, said in a statement that the Australian Information Commissioner (AIC) has accused the telecom operator of violating the Privacy Act 1988. The Privacy Act governs how personal information is handled by government agencies and private entities. The proceedings have been filed against Singtel Optus Pty Ltd and Optus Systems Pty Ltd, Australia's Optus said. The AIC is alleging one breach of the law for each of the 9.5 million customers affected by the data breach, with the court potentially able to impose fines of up to A$2.2 million per breach. However, the privacy watchdog did not provide details on the total amount it is seeking. Optus said it is reviewing the claims but has not assessed the potential financial impact. The September 2022 breach, one of the worst in Australia's history, exposed sensitive customer data including home addresses, passport details and phone numbers. About 10 million Australians, or 40% of the population, were affected, with many unable to access mobile, broadband and landline services for much of the day. The incident prompted Prime Minister Anthony Albanese to call for tougher privacy laws, including faster breach notifications to banks. Optus has faced mounting public criticism, compounded by a 12-hour nationwide network outage in 2023. The twin crises led to the resignation of then-CEO Kelly Bayer Rosmarin in November 2023. The company was also taken to court by the domestic media regulator in May 2024 over the cyber attack.
