Proton CTO urges the UK to start enforcing competition laws against Big Tech before it's 'too late'
Proton's CTO has called on the UK government to enforce competition laws against major tech companies like Apple and Google. He emphasized that the lack of regulatory action is stifling innovation and limiting consumer choice. The Coalition for App Fairness has also urged for more decisive measures to ensure a fair digital economy.
- ▪Proton's Chief Technology Officer Bart Butler criticized the slow enforcement of competition laws in the UK.
- ▪The Coalition for App Fairness, which includes companies like Epic Games and Mozilla, has sent an open letter to the UK government urging action.
- ▪Butler warned that without proper competition, consumers face inflated prices and limited access to privacy features.
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VPN VPN Privacy & Security Proton CTO urges the UK to start enforcing competition laws against Big Tech before it's 'too late' News By Rene Millman published 29 May 2026 Proton and tech allies demand UK regulators crack down on Apple and Google's dominance When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. (Image credit: Photo Illustration by Idrees Abbas/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images) Copy link Facebook X Whatsapp Reddit Pinterest Flipboard Threads Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter The Coalition for App Fairness urges the UK to crack down on Big TechProton's CTO criticized the lack of enforcement of existing competition…
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