Google says it’s protecting our privacy. The EU thinks it’s guarding a monopoly.
A landmark case is forcing Brussels to decide whether opening Google's search data to rivals can boost competition without undermining Europeans’ privacy.
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Published: 5 July 2026
Source: Politico Europe Technology
Category: News
Topics: Privacy
Retrieved: 14 July 2026
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