A federal judge denied Alphabet’s request to pause an order requiring the company to share search data with competitors. This mandate follows a ruling that Google maintained an illegal monopoly over the online search market.
The court determined that Google faces no immediate harm because actual data sharing is still months away. The Justice Department must provide 45 days' notice before any data transfers commence.
This ruling marks a procedural setback for Google as it appeals the antitrust remedies. The company retains the right to renew its request for a pause once the formal notice period begins.