Fairness in the Online Platform Economy

Summary

A proposal to increase fairness and transparency for businesses using online platforms and search engines.
10 11.07.2019
Other
economy
administrative law
public administration
business and competition
information technology and data processing

Key points

  • The regulation aims to create a fair and transparent online business environment across the EU.
  • Service providers must ensure that their terms and conditions are fair, proportionate, and written in clear language.
  • Platforms must disclose the main parameters used to determine how products or websites are ranked.
  • Providers must describe any differentiated treatment given to their own goods or services compared to those of business users.
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