Data Protection in Attention Markets: Protecting Privacy Through Competition?

Forthcoming, Journal of European Competition Law & Practice

Bocconi Legal Studies Research Paper No. 2945085

12 Pages Posted: 3 Apr 2017 Last revised: 15 Feb 2018

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Giuseppe Colangelo

University of Basilicata, Department of Mathematics, Computer Science and Economics; Stanford Law School; LUISS Guido Carli, Department of Business and Management

Mariateresa Maggiolino

Bocconi University - Department of Legal Studies; Ask Research Center

Date Written: April 2, 2017

Abstract

Every day, digital platforms generate, gather, store and analyze a huge amount of data, personal data included: these data can be elaborated to cluster individuals and offer personalized prices and services. Progressively individuals are losing control over their personal data and digital identities and, accordingly, data protection authorities look at the operations of these digital platforms carefully.

The paper addresses the issue of a possible commingling between data protection rules and antitrust provisions and the lively global debate between those who call for a strong antitrust intervention to buffer privacy risks and those who would keep antitrust law at bay.

Keywords: Antitrust, Privacy, Big Data, Multi-sided Platforms

JEL Classification: D83, K21, L4

Suggested Citation

Colangelo, Giuseppe and Maggiolino, Mariateresa, Data Protection in Attention Markets: Protecting Privacy Through Competition? (April 2, 2017). Forthcoming, Journal of European Competition Law & Practice, Bocconi Legal Studies Research Paper No. 2945085, Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=2945085 or http://dx.doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.2945085

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