Google accused by email rival Tuta of making it hard to find

Google Accused by Email Rival Tuta of Making It Hard to Find In a recent complaint lodged with the European Union, email service provider Tuta has accused tech giant Google of intentionally making it difficult for users to find their service in search results. Tuta alleges that Google's actions violate antitrust laws and stifle competition in the email industry. Tuta is a secure email service that focuses on user privacy and data protection. It claims that Google, with its dominant position in the search engine market, has engaged in anti-competitive practices to suppress the visibility of Tuta in search results. The complaint argues that when users search for phrases like "secure email" or "encrypted email" on Google, Tuta's website appears far down in the search results, making it challenging for potential users to discover their service. Tuta asserts that Google has prioritized its own services, such as Gmail, over competitors like Tuta. This alleged behavior by Google, according to Tuta, hampers fair competition and limits users' choices. The email service provider claims that Google's actions result in anticompetitive behavior and a monopolistic control over the email industry. Tuta's complaint to the EU comes amidst ongoing scrutiny of Google's business practices worldwide. Several other tech companies have accused Google of abusing its dominant position in various markets. The EU has already fined Google billions of euros in previous antitrust cases related to its search engine and Android operating system. The outcome of Tuta's complaint