EU regulators concerned about Google’s purchase of Fitbit
August 5, 2020
European Union regulators are launching a thorough investigation into Google’s proposed acquisition of wearable tech manufacturer Fitbit to determine if control of personal user data gleaned from fitness trackers might give the search giant an unfair competitive advantage in the online advertising and digital health markets.
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