GoKawiilPoland's UOKiK accuses Google of withholding data from news publishers
Poland's Office of Competition and Consumer Protection (UOKiK) alleges that Google used its dominant market position to deny local news publishers information needed to negotiate fair compensation for content shown in Google Search, News and Discover. UOKiK president Tomasz Chróstny said Google failed to comply with rules requiring it to disclose data that publishers need to assess proper payment, and the regulator could fine Google up to 10 percent of its annual revenue.
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The complaint adds to mounting regulatory pressure on Google across Europe over how it compensates news outlets, echoing a separate European Commission probe into payment for content used in AI Overview and AI Mode features. A fine of up to 10 percent of global revenue would be a significant financial and reputational blow, and the case could set a precedent for how dominant platforms must share data with publishers they rely on for content.
- UOKiK accuses Google of withholding negotiation data from Polish news publishers.
- Google could face a fine of up to 10 percent of its annual revenue.
- The case follows a similar EU probe into AI-related content compensation and a prior UOKiK action against Apple.
Source: engadget.com — Jackson Chen, 2026-10-05
Published there as: “Poland's antitrust regulator accuses Google of unfair market practices”
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