How to Encourage a Fair System of Access to Data of Online Platforms? Competition Law Aspects
| Jurisdiction | European Union |
| Year | 2021 |
| Author | Miranda Cole |
Speaker
Miranda Cole is a partner based in Covington's Brussels and London offices. She specialises in competition law (merger control, abuse of dominance, vertical and collaborative arrangements and technology licences and other agreements). She has more than 18 years of experience before the European Commission, national competition authorities and the European Courts.
Her practice has a particular focus on advising companies active in the technology, communications and media, software and ecommerce, aviation and life sciences sectors. She advises clients on the competition issues raised by IP, data and technology interfaces, including access issues, standardisation, remuneration and interoperability.
Topic
After providing a comprehensive overview of the evolving landscape surrounding competition law in relation to data use and concentration in the online realm, this e-presentation delves into the practical application of the theory of harm in notable cases like Microsoft's acquisition of LinkedIn and Facebook's acquisition of WhatsApp. By examining these specific instances, the presentation illustrates how competition authorities have applied the theory of harm to assess the potential anti-competitive effects arising from these mergers.
Concluding the presentation, it provides an overview of the EU Regulation on the Platform to Business Regulation, which was adopted on 20 June 2019. This regulation aims to establish a fair and transparent business environment for online platforms and their business users. It addresses issues such as platform-to-business relationships, dispute resolution mechanisms, and transparency obligations. The regulation seeks to ensure a level playing field and promote competition in the online platform economy while safeguarding the interests of businesses and consumers alike.
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