The Danish Competition and Consumer Authority has conducted unannounced inspections across the digital platform services industry following suspicions of anti-competitive practices.

Authority officials carried out the surprise visits to gather physical and digital evidence, suspecting that companies within the sector may have entered into illegal agreements to restrict market competition.

“Digital platforms hold great opportunities for consumers and businesses, but they must not become a tool to eliminate competition,” stated Stefan Kobbernagel, Head of Office at the Danish Competition and Consumer Authority. Kobbernagel noted that the regulator closely monitors the platform economy and prioritizes enforcement across the tech sector.

The agency stressed that conducting an inspection visit does not mean a violation of the Danish Competition Act has occurred, nor does it establish legal liability for any targeted companies. Instead, the raids serve as a preliminary fact-finding measure designed to either confirm or disprove suspected infractions.

Under Danish procedure, the Authority has 40 working days to analyze the materials seized during the operations. If the review indicates potential violations of competition law, officials will launch a formal investigation to prepare a case for the Danish Competition Council. The Authority confirmed it will not release further details about the specific companies involved while the matter remains under review.