On January 27, 2026, the European Commission opened proceedings to assist Google in complying with two key Digital Markets Act (DMA) obligations[^18]:
Interoperability Requirements:
Google must allow third-party services to interoperate with its operating system and software features
The company cannot restrict access to hardware and software features that it uses for its own services[^2]
Search Data Sharing:
Google must provide competitors with access to search ranking, query, click and view data on fair terms
This data must be anonymized when it contains personal information[^2]
These proceedings follow earlier DMA enforcement actions from March 2024, when the Commission launched investigations into Google's potential self-preferencing in search results and restrictions on app developers in the Google Play Store[^10].
The Commission's role is to ensure Google implements these obligations effectively while maintaining security and privacy protections. Under the DMA, failure to comply could result in fines up to 10% of global turnover, rising to 20% for repeat violations[^8].
On January 27, 2026, the European Commission opened proceedings to assist Google in complying with two key Digital Markets Act (DMA) obligations[^18]:
Interoperability Requirements:
Google must allow third-party services to interoperate with its operating system and software features
The company cannot restrict access to hardware and software features that it uses for its own services[^2]
Search Data Sharing:
Google must provide competitors with access to search ranking, query, click and view data on fair terms
This data must be anonymized when it contains personal information[^2]
These proceedings follow earlier DMA enforcement actions from March 2024, when the Commission launched investigations into Google's potential self-preferencing in search results and restrictions on app developers in the Google Play Store[^10].
The Commission's role is to ensure Google implements these obligations effectively while maintaining security and privacy protections. Under the DMA, failure to comply could result in fines up to 10% of global turnover, rising to 20% for repeat violations[^8].