{"id":47022,"date":"2020-08-04T15:57:36","date_gmt":"2020-08-04T15:57:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mobileworldlive.com\/?p=292948"},"modified":"2020-08-04T15:57:36","modified_gmt":"2020-08-04T15:57:36","slug":"ec-dives-deeper-into-google-move-for-fitbit","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/itteacheritfreelance.hk\/wordpress\/index.php\/2020\/08\/04\/ec-dives-deeper-into-google-move-for-fitbit\/","title":{"rendered":"EC dives deeper into Google move for Fitbit"},"content":{"rendered":"

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\tThe European Commission (EC) moved ahead with a full-scale probe of a planned Google purchase of Fitbit [1], after deciding the move raised serious concerns over control of user data.<\/p>\n

EC EVP and Competition Commissoner Margrethe Vestager explained the probe will focus on ensuring “control by Google over data collected through wearable devices as a result of the transaction does not distort competition”.<\/p>\n

She noted a belief use of wearables by “European consumers is expected to grow significantly in the coming years”, along with an associated hike in the data produced as factors.<\/p>\n

The EC stated it was unconvinced by a pledge Google made around protecting user data [2], while also expressing concerns about the potential impact on the digital healthcare sphere and whether Google could \u201cdegrade the interoperability of rivals\u2019 wearables\u201d with its Android OS.<\/p>\n

It has until 9 December to make a ruling.<\/p>\n

In a blog, Google SVP of devices and services Rick Osterloh defended the $2.1 billion deal, stating it would “increase competition” in wearable hardware, noting the sector already had \u201cvibrant competition\u201d from companies including Apple, Samsung, Garmin and Fossil.<\/p>\n

The acquisition is also being scrutinised by the US Department of Justice [3].<\/p>\n

[1] https:\/\/www.mobileworldlive.com\/featured-content\/top-three\/google-boosts-wearables-play-with-2-1b-fitbit-buy
\n[2] https:\/\/www.mobileworldlive.com\/devices\/news-devices\/google-issues-fitbit-data-promise
\n[3] https:\/\/www.mobileworldlive.com\/devices\/news-devices\/doj-to-rule-on-google-move-for-fitbit<\/p>\n\n

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