Google could be forced to change UK search as watchdog takes steps
by Dan Milmo Global technology editor from Technology | The Guardian on (#6Y6BN)
CMA proposes tightening regulation, which could lead to site giving users option to choose alternative services
Google could be forced to make a series of changes to its search business, including giving internet users an option to choose an alternative service, after the UK competition watchdog proposed tightening regulation of the company.
The Competition and Market Authority is preparing to give the world's largest search engine the designation strategic market status", a term for tech companies deemed to have considerable market heft that enables the watchdog to use extra powers to regulate them.
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