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About the Google European Search Dataset Licensing Program
On September 6, 2023, the European Commission announced that Google has been designated as a
gatekeeper under the Digital Markets Act (DMA). Beginning on March 7, 2024, Google will accept
applications from eligible online search engines to comply with DMA obligations requiring Google
to license anonymized search data to online search engines directed at European users. Eligible
licensees will be able to access the first dataset starting April 1, 2024.
Eligibility criteria to receive search data
To qualify for a license to the Google Search Dataset, interested applicants must meet the
following conditions:
Online search engine. The licensee must qualify as an online search engine as
defined in Art. 2(6) DMA.
Operating in the European Economic Area
(EEA). The licensee must operate within the EEA, meaning that their online search engine
must be directed at users located in the EEA.
Security credentials. The licensee must have a track record of safeguarding
user data to a high standard. The licensee must also demonstrate that it has robust technical
and security infrastructure (both hardware and software) to safeguard the search data. And the
licensee must have in place systems to ensure that the data is protected from attack from
cybercriminals or state actors.
Financial viability. The licensee must be able to establish that it is
financially viable, including based on corporate filings with relevant legal authorities in its
country of establishment.
No connection to state actors. The licensee must not be directly or
indirectly under the operation or control of non-EEA state actors. Nor should there be any
direct or indirect commercial links between the recipients and such state actors.
No SEOs. Applicants must not operate a Search Engine Optimization business.
We may ask you to provide supporting documents to verify that you meet these requirements.
Information and application
Participation in Google's European Search Dataset Licensing Program is subject to contract. If
you would like more information about the program or wish to apply,
fill out this form.
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