U.K. competition watchdog has music streaming in its sights
The Hindu
Outcomes can include asking the government to change regulations, encouraging businesses to self-regulate, taking action against firms and a full, in-depth investigation.
Britain's competition regulator plans to launch an investigation into music streaming to see whether a sector dominated by platforms such as Spotify and Apple works for consumers.
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The watchdog's announcement on Tuesday follows a report from a U.K. parliamentary committee this year which warned that the ties between music majors and streaming platforms could stifle innovation in the sector.
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