Le droit de la concurrence dans le contexte de l'économie numérique

Abstract EN

Digital platforms created by Big tech companies offer many advantages, but they have largely taken over consumer data, giving them a strong position in the market.

Many countries are studying the negative effects that result from the market power gained by these platforms and are looking for ways to remedy them.

This article focuses on the impact of digital platforms on competition law.

It identifies areas of competition law in which it is necessary to adapt the legislation to counter the negative effects that may arise from the activity of dominant platforms.

It contains some policy options that can protect and promote competition in the digital economy.

Abstract FRE

Les plateformes numériques créées par les grandes entreprises technologiques offrent de nombreux avantages, elles se sont largement approprié les données des consommateurs, ce qui leur confère une position de force sur le marché.

De nombreux pays étudient les effets négatifs qui résultent du pouvoir de marché acquis par ces plateformes et cherchent des moyens d'y remédier.

Le présent article porte sur les incidences des plateformes numériques sur le droit de la concurrence.

Il recense les domaines du droit de la concurrence dans lesquels il est nécessaire d'adapter la législation pour contrer les effets négatifs qui peuvent découler de l'activité des plateformes dominantes.

On y trouvera quelques possibilités d'action susceptibles de protéger et de promouvoir la concurrence dans l'économie numérique.

Digital platforms created by Big tech companies offer many advantages, but they have largely taken over consumer data, giving them a strong position in the market.

Many countries are studying the negative effects that result from the market power gained by these platforms and are looking for ways to remedy them.

This article focuses on the impact of digital platforms on competition law.

It identifies areas of competition law in which it is necessary to adapt the legislation to counter the negative effects that may arise from the activity of dominant platforms.

It contains some policy options that can protect and promote competition in the digital economy.