New Delhi: Italy’s antitrust authorities have fined Alphabets Google and iPhone maker Apple each 10 million euros (11.2 million US dollars) for “aggressive practices” in connection with the commercial use of user data.
The agency said in a statement that the two technology groups had not provided “clear and immediate information” about how they collect and use the data of those who access their services.
Both Google and Apple said they disagree with the antitrust decision and would appeal against it.
The watchdog said that when his account was set up on Google, the system was designed to accept the terms of data usage.
In the case of Apple, users have no choice on this issue, added the antitrust authorities.
“We offer all users industry-leading visibility and control so that they can choose what information they share or not and how it is used,” Apple said in a statement, describing the regulator’s view as “wrong”.
Google said in a statement that it “follows fair and transparent practices to provide useful services to users and to provide clear information about their use”.
The fine is the maximum amount the watchdog can impose in these cases, the regulator said.
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