The appointment of Doug Gurr, previously the head of Amazon UK, as interim chair of the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has sparked concerns about potential conflicts of interest affecting the watchdog's independence. A coalition, including Mozilla and the News Media Association, has urged the UK government to reaffirm its commitment to robust competition enforcement in digital markets amid fears that Gurr's past could hinder effective regulation of tech giants. The CMA's digital markets unit aims to introduce stricter rules for major companies, underlining the importance of maintaining impartial oversight.
The appointment of Doug Gurr, a former Amazon UK boss, as interim chair of the CMA raises concerns about the independence of the competition authority.
A group including tech companies and former officials argue that Gurr’s background threatens the CMA's ability to enforce competition against big tech.
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