Indonesia fines Google for monopolistic, unfair practices in Play services.
JAKARTA – The competition watchdog has fined Google Rp 202.5 billion (US$12.4 million) for engaging in monopolistic and unfair business practices related to its payment system services on Google Play Store, its software distribution platform. The three-member panel of the Business Competition Supervisory Commission (KPPU) ruled on Tuesday that the United States tech giant…
Google Found in Violation, KPPU Imposes Fine of IDR 202.5 Billion
Google LLC was proven to have committed monopolistic practices (Article 17) and abused of dominant position to limit the market and technological development (Article 25 paragraph (1) letter b) in Case No. 03/KPPU-I/2024 concerning Alleged Violation of Law Number 5 Year 1999 related to the Implementation of Google Play Billing System.
Indonesia’s KPPU Fines Google $12.37 Million For Unfair Trade Practices
indonesia’s antitrust agency,KPPU has fined Google $12.37 million for unfair business practices on its payment system on the Google Play Store. Launched in 2022, the probe revealed that Google’s requirement for developers to use its billing system for in-app purchases was seen as anti-competitive. The KPPU found that Google’s practices hindered fair competition and limited the choices available to developers and consumers. Google has been given the opportunity to appeal the decision.
Interview with KPPU: Google’s Monopolistic Practices on Google Play
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- Interview with KPPU: Google’s Monopolistic Practices on Google Play
- Q: Can you start by explaining what prompted this investigation into Google’s practices on the google Play Store?
- Q: What specific practices were identified as unfair and restrictive by the KPPU?
- Q: Can you elaborate on the specific legal articles that were violated according to KPPU?
- Q: How did the KPPU’s ruling affect Google’s market position and its competitors?
- Q: What steps can developers and consumers expect moving forward, or what changes can they anticipate?
- Q: Any final remarks or insight into how this ruling may impact the tech sector globally?
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Q: Can you start by explaining what prompted this investigation into Google’s practices on the google Play Store?
Launched in [2022](#), the probe revealed that [Google’s requirement for developers to use its billing system for in-app purchases](#) was seen as anti-competitive.
Q: What specific practices were identified as unfair and restrictive by the KPPU?
[Google’s practices](#) hindered fair competition and limited the choices available to developers and consumers.
Q: Can you elaborate on the specific legal articles that were violated according to KPPU?
Google LLC was proven to have committed monopolistic practices (Article 17) and abused its dominant position to limit the market and technological development (Article 25),in Case No. 03/KPPU-I/2024.
Q: How did the KPPU’s ruling affect Google’s market position and its competitors?
The ruling imposed a fine of IDR 202.5 billion ($12.37 million) on Google for its unfair business practices, aiming to promote competition and fairness in the market.
Q: What steps can developers and consumers expect moving forward, or what changes can they anticipate?
Google has been given the chance to appeal the decision, but the initial ruling sends a strong signal against anti-competitive behaviors, encouraging fairer practices in the tech industry.
Q: Any final remarks or insight into how this ruling may impact the tech sector globally?
This ruling sets an important precedent for other countries considering similar probes into tech giants. It underscores the global shift towards stricter oversight and enforcement of antitrust laws to protect fair competition.
the KPPU’s ruling against Google’s monopolistic practices on the Google Play Store has significant implications for the tech industry, not just in Indonesia but globally. by fining the tech giant $12.37 million, the KPPU aims to encourage fair competition and limit the dominance of tech giants, setting a precedent for future antitrust investigations. As Google has the opportunity to appeal, the industry watches closely to see how this will unfold and what impact it will have on market behavior and regulatory practices.
