Google agrees to provide clearer information on its services to EU users
Google has agreed to provide clearer information to users browsing Google Store, Google Play Store, Google Hotels and Google Flights in Europe, the EU Commission announced in a. It will soon show whether it's acting as an intermediary or selling products directly, and better inform consumers about deliveries, returns and repairs and more. It's making the moves to comply with EU regulations following a dialogue with the Consumer Protection Cooperation Network that started in 2021.
"EU consumers are entitled to clear, complete information so that they can make informed choices," said commissioner for justice Didier Reynders in a statement."The commitments made by Google are a step forward in this direction." Google Flights and Google Hotels will soon make clear to consumers whether they're selling directly or merely acting as an intermediary for other companies. They must also state what was used as a reference price for discounts, and clarify that Google Hotels reviews aren't verified. Finally, they must conform to the same transparency rules followed by other platforms like Expedia.com. You can disable notifications at any time in your settings menu.
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