Instead of simply flailing our collective arms around complaining about an evil corporation, has anyone written to the respective competition authorities (such as the FTC in the US or CCI in India) about the potential anticompetitive effects of this proposal?
Contact info for antitrust authorities:
US:
- https://www.ftc.gov/enforcement/report-antitrust-violation
- antitrust@ftc.gov
EU:
- https://competition-policy.ec.europa.eu/antitrust/contact_en
- comp-greffe-antitrust@ec.europa.eu
UK:
- https://www.gov.uk/guidance/tell-the-cma-about-a-competition...
- general.enquiries@cma.gov.uk
India:
- https://www.cci.gov.in/antitrust/
I could not find an easy contact method for filing a complaint for the CCI, but it looks like this is the process?
- https://www.cci.gov.in/filing/atd
Canada:
- https://www.competitionbureau.gc.ca/eic/site/cb-bc.nsf/frm-e...
I'm happy to share what I've sent to the FTC if others want to use it as a template.
Dear [Recipient],
I'm writing to highlight an important matter regarding the digital freedom and competitiveness on the internet. Google is rapidly advancing a policy named "Web Environment Integrity" (WEI) in their Chromium browser.
WEI allows developers to regulate browser configurations, which could lead to limiting the usage of free browsers or operating systems. This creates a potential for a web environment that discriminates based on browser usage. Further, this scenario could pave the way for governments and corporations to enforce specific browser usage and could also allow Google to restrict access to their services based on browser compliance.
This practice contradicts the fundamental principles of an open and competitive digital marketplace. I strongly encourage your agency to investigate the potential impacts of Google's WEI and consider taking necessary actions.
Your proactive engagement is vital in preserving the principles that ensure a free and open web.
Best regards,
[Your Name]