The UK's competition watchdog is preparing to open one against Facebook in the coming months, according to the Financial Times.
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) reportedly plans to look into whether Facebook harnesses user data to give itself an advantage over rivals in the social media and online advertising markets.
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) reportedly plans to look into whether Facebook harnesses user data to give itself an advantage over rivals in the social media and online advertising markets.
The UK may investigate the Marketplace classified ads service, which the European Commission has targeted as well.
The timing and the scope of the CMA investigation could change, however.
Facebook declined to comment to Engadget about the report.
Facebook declined to comment to Engadget about the report.
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