Google appeals EU fine for 'illegal' advertising technology

Google | June 04, 2019

Google has appealed a €1.5 billion (£1.3bn) fine from the European Commission over its alleged “illegal” advertising practices, the Telegraph has learned. The search giant, which rejects Europe’s charge that its AdSense product was anti-competitive, filed an appeal on Tuesday. The tool offered businesses a search box that visitors to the company website could browse its content with ease. In exchange, Google’s advertisements would appear in the results. Up until 2016, when Europe opened its investigation, Google blocked hosts from running adverts from rivals.  It has removed the clause and now offers a cut of advertising revenues, but it was still charged by European competition.

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