Germany's Top Antitrust Regulator on Fight Against Facebook

The transcript discusses Facebook's dominance in the social media market, particularly in Germany, highlighting its large user base and network effects. It also addresses concerns about Facebook's data collection practices, which occur even outside its platform, and the potential breach of competition law due to its dominant position and data monetization strategies.

What factors contribute to Facebook's dominance in the social media market?

• Limited user base

• High entry barriers for users

• Network effects and access to personal data

• Lack of competition

What percentage of the online population in Germany is connected to Facebook?

• 90%

• 50%

• 30%

• 70%

How does Facebook collect data from users who are not on its platform?

• Through offline surveys

• Through Facebook's own website only

• By sending emails to users

• By using third-party analytic tools

What is a major concern regarding Facebook's data collection practices?

• Users are fully aware of the data collection

• Data is collected only with user consent

• Data is not used for advertising

• Data is collected without user awareness

Why is Facebook's data collection seen as a breach of competition law in Germany?

• Because it is not monetized

• Due to its immediate monetization for advertising

• Because it is shared with competitors

• Due to its transparency