Alphabet DMA Case - Preliminary Findings on Search Data Access Under Article 6(11)
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The European Commission published preliminary findings in DMA.100209 against Alphabet Inc. regarding compliance with Article 6(11) of the Digital Markets Act (Regulation 2022/1925). The findings concern Alphabet's obligations to provide access to search data. The case involves online search engines as the core platform service. Proceedings were opened on 27.01.2026 following a designation under the DMA framework.
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The European Commission released preliminary findings in Case DMA.100209 against Alphabet Inc., finding potential non-compliance with Article 6(11) of the Digital Markets Act regarding access to search data. The investigation focuses on Alphabet's obligations as a designated gatekeeper operating online search engines.
Technology companies designated as DMA gatekeepers should review their search data access practices to ensure compliance with Article 6(11) obligations. The preliminary findings indicate the Commission's enforcement approach under the DMA framework and may signal heightened scrutiny of search data access requirements for online search services operating in the EU.
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SP – Alphabet – Article 6(11)
Companies: Alphabet Inc. Last decision date: 16.04.2026 Core platform service category: Online search engines Legal basis: DMA – Regulation 2022/1925 Origin: Designation Obligations: Article 6(11): access to search data Decisions Preliminary findings based on Art.8(5) of 16.04.2026 Decision text(s): EN published on 17.04.2026 Press communication: IP26825 of 16.04.2026 Decision to open proceedings based on Art.8(2) of 27.01.2026 Decision text(s): EN published on 13.02.2026 Press communication: IP26202 of 27.01.2026
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