Google is still disputing EU fines worth more than eight billion euros for abusing its market position between 2017 and 2019. Apple has fought for years against a French antitrust fine of 1.1 billion euros and an order to pay 13 billion euros of tax to Ireland. Critics say fining tech companies does not stop their bad behaviour and it is time for more drastic action. In 2019, Facebook paid a record $5 billion fine to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) over the Cambridge Analytica scandal. Critics say fining tech companies does not stop their bad behaviour and it is time for more drastic action.

Source: Indian Express November 19, 2023 11:50 UTC