Apresentação

Este é um informativo diário que traz para o(a) leitor (a) notícias e casos de defesa da concorrência das principais jurisdições antitruste do mundo (CADE, FTC, Comissão Europeia, CMA etc).

Notícias

Investigation into Apple AppStore

The CMA investigated Apple’s conduct in relation to the distribution of apps on iOS and iPadOS devices in the UK, in particular, the terms and conditions governing app developers’ access to Apple’s App Store.

From: Competition and Markets Authority

Published 4 March 2021 Last updated 21 August 2024 — See all updates

Case type: CA98 and civil cartels

Case state: Closed Market sector: Communications

Opened:4 March 2021Closed:21 August 2024

Contents

1. Case timetable
2. Change log
3. Case closure
4. Case information
   1. Notes
5. Contacts

Case timetable

Change log

The case timetable was extended a number of times after it was first published.

Case closure

21 August 2024: The CMA closed its Competition Act 1998 investigation into Apple’s conduct in relation to the distribution of apps on iOS and iPadOS devices in the UK on administrative priority grounds.

The reasons for closing the investigation are set out in the CMA’s case closure statement.

• Case closure statement (PDF, 138KB)
• Press notice: CMA looks to new digital markets competition regime to resolve app store concerns

Case information

3 March 2021: the CMA launched an investigation under Chapter II of the Competition Act 1998 into suspected breaches of competition law by Apple. The investigation concerns Apple’s conduct in relation to the distribution of apps on iOS and iPadOS devices in the UK, in particular, the terms and conditions governing app developers’ access to Apple’s App Store.

• Press release: CMA investigates Apple over suspected anti-competitive behaviour (4.3.21)

Notes

• The investigation is under Chapter II of the Competition Act 1998.
• The CMA has not reached a view as to whether there is sufficient evidence of an infringement of competition law for it to issue a statement of objections to any party under investigation. Not all cases result in the CMA issuing a statement of objections.
• The CMA will consider any representations it receives before any decision is taken as to whether competition law has in fact been infringed.
• Further detail of the CMA’s procedures in Competition Act 1998 cases is available in CMA8.
• Changes to the timing of original entries in the case timetable will be made if the estimated timing changes.

Contacts

• Assistant Director: Nicholas Scola, Nicholas.Scola@cma.gov.uk
• Assistant Director: Amanda Adams, Amanda.Adams@cma.gov.uk
• Project Director: Geoff Steadman, Geoff.Steadman@cma.gov.uk
• Senior Responsible Officer: Ann Pope, Ann.Pope@cma.gov.uk

Updates to this page

Published 4 March 2021
Last updated 21 August 2024 + show all updates

Investigation into suspected anti-competitive conduct by Google

The CMA investigated Google’s conduct in relation to Google’s distribution of apps on Android devices in the UK, in particular Google Play’s rules which oblige certain app developers to use Google Play’s own billing system for in-app purchases.

From: Competition and Markets Authority

Published10 June 2022Last updated21 August 2024 — See all updates

Case type: CA98 and civil cartels

Case state:Closed Market sector:Communications

Opened:10 June 2022Closed:21 August 2024

Contents

1. Case timetable
   1. Change log
2. Case closure
3. Decision not to accept commitments
4. Consultation on commitments
5. Case information
   1. Notes
6. Personal data
7. Contacts

Case timetable

Change log

The case timetable was extended a number of times after it was first published.

Case closure

21 August 2024: The CMA closed its Competition Act 1998 investigation into Google’s conduct in relation to Google’s distribution of apps on Android devices in the UK on administrative priority grounds.

The reasons for closing the investigation are set out in the CMA’s case closure statement.

• Case closure statement (PDF, 116KB)
• Press notice: CMA looks to new digital markets competition regime to resolve app store concerns

Decision not to accept commitments

21 August 2024: Having considered representations received in response to the 2023 commitments consultation, the CMA decided that it would not be appropriate to accept the commitments offered by Google.

• Decision not to accept commitments (PDF, 293KB)

Consultation on commitments

19 April 2023: The CMA published a notice of intention to accept commitments offered by Google and invited representations from interested third parties on the proposed commitments. The CMA will consider any representations made in response to the consultation before making a final decision on whether or not to accept the proposed commitments.

• Consultation on proposed commitments regarding changes to Google Play’s rules to allow certain app developers to use alternative billing systems for in-app purchases (19.4.23)
• Press release: App developers on Google Play Store offered payment choices following CMA probe (19.4.23)

Case information

On 10 June 2022, the CMA launched an investigation under Chapter II of the Competition Act 1998 into suspected breaches of competition law by Google. The investigation concerns Google’s distribution of apps on Android devices in the UK, in particular Google Play’s rules which oblige app developers offering digital content to use Google Play’s own billing system for in-app purchases.

Notes

• The investigation is under Chapter II of the Competition Act 1998.
• The CMA has not reached a view as to whether there is sufficient evidence of an infringement of competition law for it to issue a statement of objections to any party under investigation. Not all cases result in the CMA issuing a statement of objections.
• The CMA will consider any representations it receives before any decision is taken as to whether competition law has in fact been infringed.
• Further detail of the CMA’s procedures in Competition Act 1998 cases is available in CMA8.
• Changes to the timing of original entries in the case timetable will be made if the estimated timing changes.

Personal data

The CMA may collect, use and share personal data for its investigations, including investigations under the Competition Act 1998. This includes processing personal data for the purposes of the UK General Data Protection Regulation and the Data Protection Act 2018. You can find more information about how the CMA handles personal information in the CMA’s Personal Information Charter.

Contacts

• Assistant Director: Amanda Adams, amanda.adams@cma.gov.uk
• Assistant Director: Nicholas Scola, Nicholas.Scola@cma.gov.uk
• Project Director: Geoff Steadman, Geoff.Steadman@cma.gov.uk
• Senior Responsible Officer: Ann Pope, ann.pope@cma.gov.uk

Updates to this page

Published 10 June 2022
Last updated 21 August 2024 + show all updates

CMA looks to new digital markets competition regime to resolve app store concerns

Competition Act cases closed ahead of new digital markets regime coming into force.

From:Competition and Markets Authority

Published21 August 2024

• CMA closes investigation into Google, and parallel Apple case, and instead expects to consider concerns under the new digital markets competition regime
• CMA had consulted on proposed commitments from Google, but these failed to sufficiently address concerns

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has closed its existing Competition Act cases into Google’s Play Store and Apple’s App Store as it plans for the roll out of the new digital markets competition regime.

While the CMA has not taken any decisions on what digital activities or harms it will tackle first, it anticipates that its early work under the new digital markets competition regime will build on and leverage its experience in areas it has already studied, such as mobile ecosystems, which includes app stores.

The CMA opened these cases because it is concerned that Google and Apple are using their market positions via the Play Store and App Store respectively to set terms which may be unfair to UK app developers and which may restrict competition and consumer choice, potentially leading to higher prices and reduced choice for app users.  The cases focused on the rules that require app developers offering digital content, such as games, to use Google Play’s or Apple’s own billing systems for in-app purchases, which the CMA is concerned limit developers’ choice of payment solution and make it more difficult for them to deal directly with their customers.

The move comes at the same time as the CMA rejects commitments submitted by Google in response to the CMA’s concerns. Google’s proposals would have given app developers the ability to use alternative payment options to Google Play’s billing system, under proposals known as ‘Developer-only Billing’ (DOB) and ‘User Choice Billing’ (UCB). 

Having consulted app developers, and after reviewing their feedback as well as the available evidence, the CMA is not satisfied that Google’s proposed commitments address its competition concerns effectively.

Feedback from app developers suggested Google’s proposals to allow app developers to use alternative payment methods for in-app payments did not go far enough and they would in practice remain tied to the Google payment system. In particular, app developers referred to the level of commission they would still be paying to Google, and to the proposed ‘pop-up screens’ that might put users off completing a transaction.

In light of recent developments, in particular the passing in May of the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act (DMCCA), the CMA has assessed its existing Competition Act investigation into Google’s Play Store and its parallel case into Apple’s App Store rules against its administrative priorities and decided to close these cases at this point. Should Apple or Google each or both be designated as having ‘strategic market status’ in connection with any digital activities in the mobile sector, the CMA will be able to use its new powers to consider the range of issues raised by parties more holistically than it otherwise could under these specific Competition Act investigations. This will also enable the CMA to consider what, if any, interventions may be needed following any designation.

Will Hayter, Executive Director for Digital Markets at the CMA, said:

Once the new pro-competition digital markets regime comes into force, we’ll be able to consider applying those new powers to concerns we have already identified through our existing work.

It’s critical that tech businesses in the UK, including app developers, can have access to a fair and competitive app ecosystem, helping to grow the sector, boost investment and result in better outcomes for UK consumers. These are all factors we are considering before launching our first investigations under the new regime.

More information can be found on the Google Play Store and Apple AppStore case pages.

Notes To Editors

1. As set out in its provisional approach to implement the new digital markets competition regime overview paper, published in January 2024, the new regime gives the CMA the ability to impose requirements on the conduct of firms in digital markets where those firms have been designated as having Strategic Market Status – and to impose significant fines against firms if those requirements are breached.
2. In that paper, the CMA also confirmed it expects to launch around 3 to 4 SMS investigations within the first year of the new digital markets competition regime coming into force, which is expected later this year.
3. No decision has yet been taken as to the digital activities or firms that will be investigated by the CMA for possible SMS designation once its DMCCA powers are in force.
4. The CMA has closed the Competition Act cases into Google’s Play Store and Apple’s App Store on the grounds of administrative priorities and has not taken any decisions as to whether the Competition Act 1998 has been infringed.
5. For media enquiries contact the CMA press office on 0203 738 6460 or press@cma.gov.uk.

Investigation into Meta’s (formerly Facebook) use of data

The CMA has accepted a variation of commitments that address the CMA’s competition concerns regarding Meta’s use of data obtained through digital display advertising.

From: Competition and Markets Authority

Published4 June 2021 Last updated20 August 2024 — See all updates

Case type: CA98 and civil cartels

Case state: Closed Market sector:Communications Outcome:CA98 – commitments

Opened:3 June 2021Closed:3 November 2023

Contents

1. Case timetable
2. Decision to accept a variation of commitments
3. Consultation on a variation of commitments
4. Monitoring Trustee
   1. Appointment of Monitoring Trustee and Technical Expert
5. Decision to accept binding commitments
6. Consultation on commitments
7. Change log
8. Case launch
9. Notes
10. Personal data
11. Contacts

Case timetable

Decision to accept a variation of commitments

20 August 2024: The CMA published its decision to accept a variation of the commitments that were previously accepted on 3 November 2023. The variation now contains the option of excluding certain ad data from all advertisers from being used by Meta in Facebook Marketplace. Under this option, advertisers would retain the ability to place ads on Facebook Marketplace.

The variation of commitments has been made under Section 31A of the Competition Act 1998 . The other terms of the commitments not affected by the variation continue to remain in place. Further details of the changes to the commitments that the variation makes, and the CMA’s assessment of these changes, can be found in the Decision:

• Decision to accept a variation of commitments (PDF, 261KB) (20.8.24)
• Annex 1A: The Varied Commitments (with the variation against the Original Commitments shown in redline) (PDF, 319KB) (20.8.24)
• Annex 1B: Consolidated text of the Original Commitments as varied (PDF, 282KB) (20.8.24)
• News story: Meta’s changes to ad data use rules accepted by CMA (20.8.24)

Consultation on a variation of commitments

24 May 2024: The CMA published a notice of intention to accept a variation of the commitments that had been accepted by the CMA on 3 November 2023. The CMA will consider any representations made in response to this consultation before making a final decision on whether or not to accept the proposed variation. Interested parties should submit any responses to the consultation by 14 June 2024.

• Consultation on the proposed variation to the commitments in respect of Meta’s use of advertising data (24.5.24)

Monitoring Trustee

Appointment of Monitoring Trustee and Technical Expert

20 December 2023: The CMA has approved the appointment of Grant Thornton UK LLP by Meta as Monitoring Trustee to monitor compliance with the binding commitments accepted by the CMA on 3 November 2023. The CMA has also approved the appointment by the Monitoring Trustee of an in-house Technical Expert to support the Monitoring Trustee in monitoring compliance.

Grant Thornton may be reached via the following contacts at:

• Team email: Meta.MonitoringTrustee@uk.gt.com
• Craig Reed, Project Lead: craig.reed@uk.gt.com
• Alison J Robinson, Project Manager: alison.j.robinson@uk.gt.com

Decision to accept binding commitments

3 November 2023: The CMA published its decision to accept commitments from Meta that allow competitors advertising on Meta platforms to opt out of certain ad data being used by Meta in Facebook Marketplace. The commitments also include Meta limiting the way it uses certain ad data in product development in the UK.

Formal acceptance of commitments by the CMA has brought the investigation to an end, with no decision being made as to whether the Competition Act 1998 has been infringed.

• Decision to accept commitments (PDF, 639KB) (3.11.23)
• Commitments (PDF, 316KB) (3.11.23)
• News story: CMA protects competition by curbing Meta’s use of ad customers’ data (3.11.23)
• Press notice: CMA secures improvements in ways Amazon and Meta treat competitors, benefiting customers (3.11.23)

Consultation on commitments

26 May 2023: The CMA published a notice of intention to accept commitments offered by Meta and invited representations from interested third parties on the proposed commitments. The CMA will consider any representations made in response to the consultation before making a final decision on whether or not to accept the proposed commitments.

• Consultation on proposed commitments in respect of Meta’s use of advertising data (26.5.23)
• Press release: Meta offers to limit use of businesses’ ad data to address CMA concerns (26.5.23)

Change log

The following changes have been made to the case timetable since it was first published in June 2021:

Case launch

3 June 2021: the CMA launched an investigation under Chapter II of the Competition Act 1998 into suspected breaches of competition law by Meta (formerly Facebook). The investigation concerns Meta’s conduct in relation to the collection and/or use of data in the context of providing online advertising services and its single sign-on function and whether this results in a competitive advantage over downstream competitors.

• Press release: CMA investigates Facebook’s use of ad data (4.6.21)

Notes

• The investigation is under Chapter II of the Competition Act 1998.
• The CMA has not reached a view as to whether there is sufficient evidence of an infringement of competition law for it to issue a statement of objections. Not all cases result in the CMA issuing a statement of objections.
• The CMA will consider any representations it receives before any decision is taken as to whether competition law has in fact been infringed.
• Further detail of the CMA’s procedures in Competition Act 1998 cases is available in our guidance.
• Changes to the timing of original entries in the case timetable will be made if the estimated timing changes.

Personal data

The CMA may collect, use and share personal data for its investigations, including investigations under the Competition Act 1998. This includes processing personal data for the purposes of the UK General Data Protection Regulation and the Data Protection Act 2018.

You can find more information about how the CMA handles personal information in the CMA’s Personal Information Charter.

Contacts

• Team Email: metacommitments@cma.gov.uk
• Director, Chris Jenkins: 020 3738 6559, chris.jenkins@cma.gov.uk
• Senior Responsible Officer, Will Hayter: 020 3738 6728, will.hayter@cma.gov.uk

Media enquiries: 020 3738 6460, press@cma.gov.uk

Updates to this page

Published 4 June 2021
Last updated 20 August 2024 + show all updates

Busway notifica a adjudicação da concessão da rede de transporte rodoviário da Região Coimbra, do serviço público de transporte regular de passageiros.

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AdC adotou uma decisão de não oposição na operação de concentração 41/2024 – Waste Management / Stericycle.

Em 7 de agosto de 2024, o Conselho de Administração da Autoridade da Concorrência, no uso da competência que lhe é conferida pela alínea d) do n.º 1 do artigo 19.º dos Estatutos, aprovados pelo Decreto-Lei n.º 125/2014, de 18 de agosto, delibera adotar uma decisão de não oposição à operação de concentração, nos termos da alínea b) do n.º 1 do artigo 50.º da Lei da Concorrência, uma vez que a mesma não é suscetível de criar entraves significativos à concorrência efetiva no território nacional ou numa parte substancial deste.

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La CNMC analiza los estatutos del Consejo General de Colegios Oficiales de Farmacéuticos

21 Ago 2024 | Promoción de Competencia Nota de prensa

• La nueva norma busca modernizar el marco jurídico del Consejo General de Colegios Oficiales de Farmacéuticos de España. 
• La CNMC recuerda que las funciones del Consejo deben seguir los principios de buena regulación y administración. 

La Comisión Nacional de los Mercados y la Competencia (CNMC) ha analizado el proyecto de real decreto que aprueba los estatutos del Consejo General de Colegios Oficiales de Farmacéuticos de España (IPN/CNMC/017/24). 

La nueva norma pretende modernizar el marco jurídico del Consejo General de Colegios Oficiales de Farmacéuticos de España, y adaptarlo a las últimas modificaciones legales en el sector de los servicios y colegios profesionales.  

Recomendaciones 

La CNMC valora positivamente este proceso de actualización, y resalta la importancia de que las decisiones del Consejo respeten la normativa de defensa de la competencia. Además, subraya que, en desarrollo de sus funciones, como la referida a la ordenación del ejercicio de la profesión, deben cumplir con los principios de buena regulación y administración que establece nuestro ordenamiento jurídico. 

Por ello, la CNMC recomienda incluir en los Estatutos una referencia a que el ejercicio de sus funciones se realizará de acuerdo con los límites señalados por la Ley 20/2013 de Garantía de la Unidad de Mercado, y por lo dispuesto en el Real Decreto 472/2021, que exige el test de proporcionalidad antes de adoptar nuevas regulaciones de profesiones.

La CNMC puede actuar de oficio (de acuerdo con el artículo 5.1.h de la Ley de creación de la CNMC) o a petición de las Cámaras Legislativas, el Gobierno, los departamentos ministeriales, las Comunidades Autónomas, las Corporaciones locales, los Colegios Profesionales, las Cámaras de Comercio y las Organizaciones Empresariales y de Consumidores y Usuarios (de acuerdo con el artículo 5.2).

Contenido relacionado:

• IPN/CNMC/017/24: Proyecto de Real Decreto por el que se aprueban los estatutos del Consejo General de Colegios Oficiales de Farmacéuticos de España 
• E-2008-01: Informe de 2008 sobre el sector de servicios y colegios profesionales
• E-2011-04: Informe de 2012 sobre los Colegios profesionales tras la transposición de la Directiva de Servicios 
• IPN 110/13: Informe de 2013 del Anteproyecto de Ley de Servicios y Colegios Profesionales
• Nota de prensa (16/04/2021): La CNMC informa sobre la transposición de la normativa que modificará la regulación de los servicios profesionales.

Nota de prensa

Documento no oficial, destinado a los medios de comunicación, y que no vincula a la CNMC. Reproducción permitida solo si se cita la fuente. 

Atos de concentração – Decisões

CADE

Ato de Concentração nº 08700.005647/2024-28

Requerentes: Iguatemi Empresas de Shopping Centers S.A. e Tango Participações e Comércio S.A. Aprovação sem restrições.

Ato de Concentração nº 08700.005698/2024-50

Requerentes: HCL Technologies Limited e Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company. Aprovação sem restrições.

Ato de Concentração nº 08700.005714/2024-12

Requerentes: Companhia Riograndense de Saneamento (“Corsan”) e Irapuru Holding S.A. Aprovação sem restrições.

Ato de Concentração nº 08700.005648/2024-72

Requerentes: Brasol Participações e Empreendimentos S.A., Brito Cunha Participações e Investimentos Ltda., BC Aroeira Geração e Comercialização de Energia Ltda. e BC Tamboril Geração e Comercialização de Energia Ltda. Aprovação sem restrições.

Ato de Concentração nº 08700.005612/2024-99

Requerentes: BrComProp Development JV Private Limited, Cy.Capital Asset Management LLC e Cyrela Brazil Realty S.A. Empreendimentos e Participações. Aprovação sem restrições.

CMA

Vodafone / CK Hutchison JV merger inquiry

• The CMA is investigating the anticipated joint venture between Vodafone Group Plc and CK Hutchison Holdings Limited concerning Vodafone Limited and Hutchison 3G UK Limited.
  • Updated: 21 August 2024

Barratt / Redrow merger inquiry

• The CMA is investigating the completed acquisition by Barratt Developments plc of Redrow plc.
  • Updated: 21 August 2024

Autorité de la Concurrence

Secteur(s): Santé

24-DCC-186
relative à la prise de contrôle exclusif de douze centres de santé de l’association COSEM Coord OEuvres Sociales par le groupe Ramsay Santé

Décision de contrôle des concentrations|

Publication du sens de la décision le : 21 août 2024

Secteur(s): Numérique

24-DCC-187
relative à la prise de contrôle exclusif du groupe Micropole par la société Talan Holding

Décision de contrôle des concentrations|

Publication du sens de la décision le : 20 août 2024

Secteur(s): Numérique

24-DCC-188
relative à la prise de contrôle exclusif de la société Coexya Group par la société Talan Holding

Décision de contrôle des concentrations|

Publication du sens de la décision le : 20 août 2024