竞争和市场管理局(CMA)今天发布了一份概述，概述了它打算如何运作数字市场目前提出的新的数字市场竞争制度, Competition and Consumers (DMCC) Bill.
The document, which comes in response to a request from UK government ministers, 详细阐述了指导CMA履行新职责的原则. This will include tailoring the CMA’s actions to the specific problems that are identified; focusing on where it can have the most impact for people, businesses, and the UK economy; engaging with a wide range of stakeholders; and operating with transparency.
The CMA also plans to convene groups representing UK consumers, 将咨询企业和技术专业人士，并帮助确定其工作的优先顺序. This is in addition to the 9 tech experts appointed last year, who have been assisting the CMA in preparing for the new regime.
该文件概述了CMA将寻求实现的成果和它将寻求解决的问题，并提出了11项原则，支撑CMA如何履行其新的数字市场角色.
数字市场竞争制度将只适用于CMA指定的公司, following an evidence-based investigation and public consultation, 在一个或多个数字活动中具有战略市场地位(SMS). CMA预计在新制度生效的第一年将启动3至4次SMS调查. 一旦公司被指定为SMS, CMA就可以采取行动解决或防止问题.
如果CMA发现企业利用其地位获得不公平的竞争优势, 它将采取有针对性和相称的行动来解决这种行为. In some cases, 这将意味着对被指定从事数字活动的公司施加行为要求. These could, for example, include:
- 阻止短信公司优先选择自己的产品和服务, 或者让短信公司为竞争对手提供更多的数据和功能.
- 要求短信公司允许其他公司的产品和服务与自己的公司合作, or ensuring SMS firms provide their users with an effective choice.
- 要求短信公司在更公平的条件下进行交易，或者要求他们提高算法方面的透明度.
广泛的利益相关者参与对新制度的成功至关重要，概述文件的发布恰逢CMA高级代表团访问美国西海岸，与众多主要数字公司会面，以解释新的数字市场制度将如何运作，并更深入地了解他们的业务和运营环境.
在硅谷举行的年度Concurrences“科技反垄断”会议上发表讲话, Sarah Cardell – Chief Executive of the CMA – is expected to say:
“竞争激烈的数字市场是投资和创新的关键驱动力, supporting the growth of the UK economy, and bringing huge benefits to UK businesses and consumers. 新的数字市场竞争机制将确保科技挑战者公司能够提出真正具有颠覆性和令人兴奋的新创新，为消费者创造伟大的新产品. 它将授予CMA的新权力是实质性的，我们致力于采取有针对性的行动, evidence-based and proportionate approach to implementing them.
今天的概述文件不仅为英国议员提供了清晰的信息, 也让数字公司和更广泛的利益相关者了解CMA打算采取的方法. To ensure the new regime operates as effectively as possible, 至关重要的是，我们要继续与一系列利益攸关方广泛接触, from the major tech players to challengers and users.
Once Parliament passes the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Bill, we will release more detailed draft guidance for consultation. 这将意味着每个人都清楚我们打算如何运作这一制度，并有机会提供他们的观点."
Notes To Editors
- On 4 January, 商务贸易部(DBT)部长霍林拉克和科学部, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) Minister Bhatti wrote to the CMA 要求委员会制定实施新的数字市场制度的计划和时间表. In response, the CMA’s overview document has been published on its website.
- 莎拉·卡德尔在科技反垄断大会上的讲话, which is hosted by Concurrences, will be published on the CMA website later today.
- As set out in the Bill, 任何企业要被认定具有战略市场地位，必须具备:
- 在与英国相关的数字活动中拥有强大而根深蒂固的市场力量.
- A position of strategic significance.
- 全球营业额超过250亿英镑或英国营业额超过10亿英镑.
- The Digital Markets, Competition and Consumer Bill is currently going through the legislative process and led by DSIT.
- For media queries, please contact the press office via press@cma.gov.uk or on 020 3738 6460.
