Additional competition law resources
These videos and factsheets provide a high-level introduction to some of the key principles and topics
of EU competition law for those working in the digital rights field.
Additional competition law resources
These videos and factsheets provide a high-level introduction to some of the key principles and topics
of EU competition law for those working in the digital rights field.
Introduction to competition law
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This video and factsheet provide a general overview of EU competition law, including what it seeks to regulate and the steps that can be taken to pursue a suspected breach of EU competition law.
Anti-competitive agreements, decisions and concerted practices
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This video and factsheet provide a short summary of the key principles of EU competition law regulating anti-competitive agreements, decisions and concerted practices, and consider some examples of conduct that may be prohibited under these principles.
Abuse of a dominant market position
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This video and factsheet outline the EU competition law rules that prohibit the abuse of a dominant market position and provide some examples of conduct that might be prohibited.
Theories of harm in competition law cases
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This video and factsheet provide an introduction to the concept of a theory of harm in EU competition law cases, including an explanation of its purpose. They also outline what issues could be considered when formulating a theory of harm.
Self-preferencing and EU competition law
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This video and factsheet consider the concept of
“self-preferencing” and how this conduct might fall
within the scope of EU competition law, taking into account some recent examples from the digital and technology sectors.
Data and EU competition law
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This video and factsheet provide an introduction to the
possible ways in which actions involving the collection,
storage or use of data may fall within the scope of EU
competition law, drawing on some trends and
developments in the digital economy.
Tech mergers and EU competition law
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This video and factsheet examines how and to what extent digital rights organisations can become involved in the enforcement of tech merger regulations with a view to protecting digital rights.
Data protection and EU competition law
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This video and factsheet consider how competition law, in the way it is applied and enforced, impacts data protection and, conversely, how data protection law can be applied to influence competition law enforcement.
Data, network effects and interoperability
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This video and factsheet shows the impact of key data resources and network effects in the digital environment and how far they enable anti-competitive behaviour by platforms and other Big Tech companies.
Disclaimer
These videos and factsheets do not constitute, and should not be used as a substitute for, proper
legal advice. The interpretation and application of competition law can prove to be complex, and
will often involve detailed consideration of issues that are specific to each case, such as the effects
of particular conduct on given market(s). Therefore, if you are considering taking further steps in
relation to a suspected infringement of competition law, we strongly suggest that you seek
specialist and specific legal advice.