Big Data & Cartels scoping paper

Big Data & Cartels Download PDFInformation Type:Scoping Paper Working Group:Cartel Author:ICN Date:2020 The “Big data and Cartels” project is an initiative of the ICN Cartel Working Group, which aims at identifying the challenges raised by Big data and algorithms in cartel enforcement. The objective of the  scoping paper is to identify issues and foster discussion and debate among ICN…

2020 ICN NGA Toolkit

The ICN has created a new guide for NGA engagement. This NGA toolkit has been produced to provide guidance to member agencies and to existing and prospective NGAs on NGA engagement. NGAs are competition experts from all backgrounds – lawyers and economists in private practice, inhouse counsels, representatives of non-governmental international organizations, members of industry and consumer…

ICN NGA Toolkit

NGA Toolkit Download PDFInformation Type:Toolkit Working Group:SG Author:ICN Date:2020 This NGA toolkit has been produced to provide guidance to member agencies and to existing and prospective NGAs on NGA engagement. NGAs are competition experts from all backgrounds – lawyers and economists in private practice, inhouse counsels, representatives of non-governmental international organizations,…

Steering Group Meetings 2017-18

ICN Steering Group MeetingsJune 2018 Chair's Note June 2018Draft Minutes May 2018 MeetingMay 2018 Chair's Note May 2018Draft Minutes March 2018 MeetingMarch 2018 Chair's Note March 2018Draft Minute February 2018 MeetingFebruary 2018 Chair's Note February 2018Draft Minutes January 2018 MeetingJanuary 2018 Chair's Note January 2018Draft Minutes December 2017 MeetingDecember 2017 Chair's Note…

2020 Annual ICN Work Product

Now presenting the ICN’s 2019-2020 work. ICN work product is finalized and posted within Working Group portfolio webpages following membership approval. Big Data and Cartels Scoping PaperScoping paper: Competition law enforcement at the intersection of competition, consumer protection, & privacyICN NGA Toolkit 2020Stay tuned. . . more work product to come.

2020 Annual Conference Postponed — Update

Letter update from the Hosts and ICN Chair. Dear ICN Members and Registered ICN Annual Conference attendees, As we all follow developments regarding COVID-19. We would like to update you on the status of the ICN 2020 Annual Conference. The conference is rescheduled as a virtual event in early September to ensure that all of our attendees can enjoy the conference worry free.   For updates or…

ICN Steering Group Statement: Competition during and after the COVID-19 Pandemic

Today the ICN Steering Group issued a statement addressing key considerations related to competition law enforcement during and after the COVID-19 pandemic. Link to Statement The statement recognizes the unprecedented challenges that competition agencies are facing to maintain their enforcement missions during the pandemic. The statement reaffirms the relevance of competition to economies in…

2020 ICN Annual Conference

The U.S. competition agencies are pleased to be hosting the 2020 ICN Annual Conference! ICN member authorities and NGAs nominated by their member authority are invited to participate in the conference. For further information, please visit the 2020 ICN Annual Conference website or contact the conference hosts. The website includes information on accommodations, the conference venue, and events.…

CAP Templates

To promote fair and effective agency process, below are CAP Participant Templates designed to highlight important features of competition agency procedures. The templates, prepared by each participating agency, also contain links to related materials on agency websites, including relevant legislation, implementing rules, regulations, guidelines, and agency practices. The ICN does not vouch for…

ICN Framework for Competition Agency Procedures (CAP)

ICN Framework for Competition Agency Procedures (CAP)The CAP is designed to strengthen procedural fairness in competition law enforcement. The CAP is open to all national, multinational, or customs territory competition agencies – both ICN members and non-ICN member agencies – that are willing to adhere to the substantive Principles on procedural fairness set forth in the CAP and to participate…