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Amende Record De 15,9 Millions D'euros Pour Suppression De Messages WhatsApp

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Le 24 juin 2024, la Commission européenne a imposé une amende de 15,9 millions d'euros à International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. (IFF) pour la suppression de messages WhatsApp lors d'une inspection...

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Le 24 juin 2024, la Commission européenne a imposé uneamende de 15,9 millions d'eurosà International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. (IFF) pour lasuppression de messages WhatsApplors d'une inspection concernant des pratiques anticoncurrentielles.

C'est la première fois que la Commission sanctionne une entreprise pour la suppression de messages échangés via des applications de médias sociaux sur un téléphone portable.

Inspection chez IFF : Détails et implications

LaCommission européennedispose du pouvoir d'examiner ou de saisir divers documents, e-mails et téléphones portables lors de ses inspections dans les locaux des entreprises. IFF, dont le siège social est situé aux États-Unis, est une société spécialisée dans la fabrication de parfums pour l'industrie de la parfumerie et d'arômes pour l'industrie alimentaire. Lors d'une inspection chez IFF, la Commission a demandé à examiner les téléphones mobiles de plusieurs employés. C'est à cette occasion qu'elle a

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