Information exchanges between competitors sit at the intersection of legitimate collaboration and potential collusion. They can improve market efficiency and transparency, but they may also facilitate co-ordinated conduct, particularly in concentrated markets or where exchanges involve competitively sensitive data such as prices, costs or future business plans.
Because information sharing can have both pro-competitive and anti-competitive effects, competition authorities need to assess carefully the context, nature and likely impact of the exchange. This is especially important as traditional forms of information exchange are increasingly complemented by digital tools, data-sharing arrangements and algorithmic systems that may create new risks for enforcement. It is therefore crucial to understand when information exchange is likely to raise competition concerns and how authorities can apply existing tools in a consistent and economically grounded way.
In June 2026, the OECD will hold a roundtable on the topic to examine the latest economic thinking on information sharing in competition policy. The discussion will explore current enforcement approaches, recent cases and guidance, as well as emerging risks in both traditional and digital contexts.
This page contains all session information and materials.
