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EU launches investigation into Booking.com's paid listings and potential ad-labeling violations

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The EU is investigating whether Booking.com's commission-based ranking boosts constitute unlabeled ads and whether the platform has adequately addressed phishing risks.

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European regulators have opened an investigation into Booking.com concerning two issues: whether higher commission payments that elevate listings in search results constitute unlabeled advertising, and whether the platform has taken sufficient steps to protect guest data from phishing schemes. The probe raises questions about how booking platforms disclose paid placement mechanics and their responsibility for user security vulnerabilities.

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