French competition authority fined EDF €300 million for abusing regulated-customer data and infrastructure
Company: EDF S.A.
Summary
On 22 February 2022, the French Competition Authority fined EDF €300 million after finding that, from 2004 through 2021, EDF exploited customer files and commercial infrastructure associated with its public-service electricity tariff activity to market gas and energy services in competitive markets. EDF did not contest the objections and made commitments that the authority rendered binding as part of a negotiated procedure. Primary source: https://www.autoritedelaconcurrence.fr/en/communiques-de-presse/part-negotiated-procedure-autorite-fines-edf-300-million-euros-and-several