UK Digital Markets & Competition Regulations, DMCC Act & CMA Powers
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Frequently Asked Questions on Digital Markets & Competition Regulations
What is Strategic Market Status (SMS) under the DMCC Act?
Under the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024, the CMA can designate a firm with Strategic Market Status if it has substantial and entrenched market power in a digital activity. SMS firms face bespoke conduct requirements and must notify the CMA of certain acquisitions.
What powers does the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 (DMCCA) grant the DMU?
The DMCCA empowers the Digital Markets Unit (DMU) within the CMA to designate tech firms with Strategic Market Status (SMS) in designated digital activities, imposing enforceable Conduct Requirements, Pro-Competitive Interventions (PCIs) including data sharing and interoperability, and mandatory advance merger notifications for transactions exceeding statutory thresholds.
What fines can the CMA impose for breach of SMS conduct requirements under the DMCCA?
The CMA can impose civil penalties of up to 10% of a designated firm's global annual turnover for non-compliance with conduct requirements or pro-competitive orders, and up to 5% of daily global turnover for continuing non-compliance, alongside director disqualification orders.