Part 1

Digital Markets
Chapter 6

Investigatory powers etc and compliance reports

Investigatory powers etc

Power to interview
72
1
If the CMA considers that an individual (“X”) has information relevant to a digital markets investigation, the CMA may give a notice to X requiring X to answer questions with respect to any matter relevant to that digital markets investigation—
a
at a place or in a manner (which may be remote) specified in the notice, and
b
either at a time specified in the notice or on receipt of the notice.
2
The CMA must include in the notice—
a
details of the digital markets investigation;
b
information about the possible consequences of not complying with the notice.
3
Where X is connected to (see section 118(3)) the undertaking that is the subject of the digital markets investigation, the CMA must give a copy of the notice under subsection (1) to the undertaking.
4
The CMA must comply with the requirement under subsection (3)—
a
at the time the notice is given to X, or
b
where that is not practicable, as soon as reasonably practicable after the notice is given to X.
5
The CMA, or any person nominated by it, may take evidence in answer to questions under subsection (1) on oath, and for that purpose may administer oaths.
6
The powers conferred by this section are not exercisable in relation to an individual outside the United Kingdom.