Amazon Faces $1.3 Billion (£1.1B) UK Lawsuit Over Data Misuse

Jun 6, 2024, 03:15 PM

Amazon is facing a one billion-pound ($1.3 billion) collective lawsuit from British retailers who allege that the online marketplace misused their data to boost its own market share and profits. The £1.1B collective action accuses Amazon of exploiting small sellers' data to gain a competitive edge. This legal action comes shortly after Amazon reached a settlement with the UK competition watchdog over similar concerns regarding its use of Marketplace sellers’ data.