GOOGLE SECURITY TEAM WARNS EU RULES THREATEN DATA

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MON, JUN 29, 2026

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Google's top security officials have cautioned that proposed European competition regulations could expose search data to hackers. The company claims opening up its Search and Android systems would create privacy vulnerabilities.

Google's security leadership has raised alarms about the EU's pro-competition proposals, which would require the tech giant to open access to its Search and Android platforms. The company argues that increased interoperability mandates would introduce security gaps that bad actors could exploit. Google contends that its current closed architecture protects user data and maintains system integrity. Europe's digital competition rules aim to reduce Google's market dominance by forcing greater data sharing and system access. Regulators believe these measures will foster competition and give users more choice. Google has not provided specific technical details about the alleged vulnerabilities. The company's warnings come as EU regulators finalize implementation of the Digital Markets Act, which targets large tech platforms. The dispute highlights the tension between competition policy and data security—a key issue as regulators worldwide grapple with policing Big Tech.

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