Article 102 TFEU and Privacy Violations: On the Way to Regulatory Hybrid?

This chapter examines the intersection of competition law and data protection, focusing on cases where dominant companies face legal action under Article 102 TFEU due to mishandling user data. It traces the evolving recognition of privacy-related harms within EU competition law, highlighting key cases like the BKartA’s Facebook decision, and argues for a nuanced understanding that integrates competition and privacy considerations without expanding existing legal tools.