Overview

• Italy's antitrust authority imposed a 10 million euro fine on Amazon for automatically setting the 'Subscribe & Save' option as default, which limits consumer choice.
• The pre-selected recurring purchase option could mislead consumers into making unnecessary periodic purchases.
• Amazon's interface design was criticized for not allowing consumers to make free and informed decisions.
• The Luxembourg-based Amazon Services Europe and Amazon EU were the specific subsidiaries fined.
• Amazon agreed to modify its fast delivery option settings and provide compensation for past grievances after regulatory scrutiny.