Italy probing Apple iCloud, Google Drive and Dropbox over ‘unfair’ T&Cs
Italy's competition authority (AGCM) has opened six investigations into cloud storage services Apple, Dropbox and Google over complaints of unfair practices
In a press release, AGCM says the investigations were launched in response to a number of complaints alleging unfair commercial practices, violations of Italy's Consumer Rights Directive and presence of vexatious clauses in the contract.
The release goes on the say all three cloud storage services are being investigated over unfair user data collection for commercial purposes, such as lack of proper information or valid consent. Additionally, Dropbox is further accused of failing to clearly communicate contractual conditions such as procedures for withdrawing from a contract or exercising a right to reconsider.
As the time of writing this article the three tech giants are yet to comment on the situation.
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