Disconnect files EU antitrust complaint against Google after app ban
Disconnect.me, maker of an Android privacy app banned from the Play store, has filed an antitrust complaint with the European Commssion accusing Google of abusing its dominant market position.The complaint could add fuel to an ongoing European Union antitrust investigation of Google’s business practices.Google banned the Disconnect Mobile app last year, saying it violated its developer distribution agreement.Disconnect Mobile routes traffic through an encrypted Virtual Private Network (VPN) tunnel, which makes it harder to track users. By installing a special network profile, the app also blocks ads, tracking services and suspected malware sites, both inside apps and in Android’s browser.To read this article in full or to leave a comment, please click here