Project_4850 Research - Potentially harmful OCA online practices

A study to provide foundational evidence to DBT's policy teams on the nature and extent of potentially harmful OCA practices employed by a selected sample of digital platforms. This evidence is crucial for subsequently developing appropriate regulatory responses and interventions to safeguard the interests of consumers and promote fair competition in online markets. The goods or services procured through this contract will be used by the Department for Business and Trade to: 1. Identify the types and frequency of potentially harmful OCAs used across selected online platforms. 2. Understand the probability of users encountering these practices on these platforms during their customer…