When two worlds collide: the interface between competition law and data protection

In his seminal article The Limits of Antitrust, Easterbrook argued that when everything is relevant, nothing is dispositive; therefore, when applying competition law, judges should resort to clear presumptions rather than balancing the pro- and anti-competitive effects of particular conduct. This di...

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Published in:International data privacy law 2014-11, Vol.4 (4), p.247-248
Main Authors: Kuner, C., Cate, F. H., Millard, C., Svantesson, D. J. B., Lynskey, O.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Acquisitions & mergers
Antitrust
Antitrust laws
Big Data
Competition policy
Competitive advantage
Consumer protection
Consumers
Data integrity
Digital economy
Editorials
Personal information
Privacy
Regulated industries
Right of privacy
State laws
Studies
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Summary:In his seminal article The Limits of Antitrust, Easterbrook argued that when everything is relevant, nothing is dispositive; therefore, when applying competition law, judges should resort to clear presumptions rather than balancing the pro- and anti-competitive effects of particular conduct. This discussion has been given renewed impetus in recent months following the publication of a preliminary opinion on the intersection of data protection, consumer protection and competition law in March of this year by the European Data Protection Supervisor (EDPS).
ISSN:2044-3994
2044-4001
DOI:10.1093/idpl/ipu025