The “Digital Economy Unit” was established within the Autorité de la Concurrenceto implement pro-active policies in order to detect possible competition law violations that may arise in digital markets, to protect the dynamic and competitive structure of these markets and to eliminate barriers for entrance of new players.
Digital Economy Unit is expected to support audit departments by strengthening Authority’s resources, researching and following developments in fintech markets, blockchain platforms, algorithm technology, big data and artificial intelligence and analysing the mergers in these industries. Fintech markets, blockchain platforms and algorithmic technologies are among the 2020 priorities of the Authority.