August 14  SEONews

Feds consider rare push to break up Google for illegal monopolization – Yahoo News Canada

Federal officials are weighing whether to recommend a judge break up parts of Google after the search giant was found to have broken antitrust laws, reports indicate.

The US Department of Justice is reviewing the case and will submit its recommendations to Judge Amit Mehta in the coming weeks. Last week, Judge Mehta ruled that Google had a monopoly over the internet search business and had taken illegal steps to maintain their power, including by paying other companies to prioritize their engine.

These recommendations could include forcing Google to break parts of its company like its Chrome browser or Android system, The New York Times reports, citing unnamed officials familiar with the discussions.

Justice Department officials may also recommend Judge Mehta force Google to release its data to rival companies. The federal judge could also mandate Google end deals with tech companies like Apple that make its search engine the default on their devices, according to the Times.

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