Google goes public with rebuke on Australia antitrust law.
Google said its free search service would be "at risk" and users' personal data could be shared if it is made to pay news organisations for their content.
Google claimed the proposed overhaul "would impact all of our Australian users." The ACCC responded by calling this claim "misinformation."on Monday criticised proposed Australian antitrust laws, saying its free search service would be "at risk" and users' personal data could be shared if it is made to pay news organisations for their content.
The statement, advertised on Google's main search page, marks an escalation of tensions between big tech companies and the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission which has called for sweeping changes to rein in how Google and social media titan"You've always relied on Google Search and YouTube to show you what's most relevant and helpful to you," Google Australia Managing Director Mel Silva wrote in the open letter.
The ACCC accused Google of publishing "misinformation" and said the laws would not require the U.S. company to charge Australians for its services or share any personal data.
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