Google fails to protect business secrets in German antitrust case

Germany's top competition authority wants to prohibit the company from engaging in various anti-competitive behaviours with its Google Automotive Services (GAS). — Photo by ALAIN JOCARD/AFP

KARLSRUHE: Germany's top court has rejected an appeal by technology giant Google in a case concerning the disclosure of confidential information to its competitors.

Germany's Cartel Office investigated whether Google is exploiting its market power in connection with infotainment systems for vehicles.