(1)The CMA may begin an investigation (a “PCI investigation”) in relation to a designated undertaking where it has reasonable grounds to consider that a factor or combination of factors relating to a relevant digital activity may be having an adverse effect on competition.
(2)A PCI investigation is an investigation to enable the CMA to determine—
(a)whether to make a PCI, and
(b)if it concludes that it should make a PCI, the form and content of that PCI.
(3)The CMA may begin a PCI investigation in relation to a designated undertaking even if it has previously made a decision not to make a PCI in respect of that undertaking.
Commencement Information
I1S. 47 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 339(1)
I2S. 47 in force at 1.1.2025 by S.I. 2024/1226, regs. 1(2), 2(1)(2)
