Germany's top court has rejected an appeal by technology giant Google in a case concerning the disclosure of confidential information to its competitors. Germany's Cartel Office investigated whether Google is exploiting its market power in connection with infotainment systems for vehicles. According to the verdict, the competition watchdog is allowed to share part of its probe with sat-nav specialist TomTom and voice assistant provider Cerence to see if the firms believe competition concerns exi
Technology giant Google went to German federal court on Tuesday trying to protect its business secrets after Germany's Cartel Office said it should disclose its practices to two competitors. The authority is investigating whether Google is exploiting its market power in connection with infotainment systems for vehicles. It now wants to share part of its probe with sat-nav specialist TomTom and voice assistant provider Cerence to see if the firms believe competition concerns exist. A Cartel Offic