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The
European Commission's leniency program, which rewards companies
reporting either a cartel or providing evidence with reduced
fines, has been a key tool in fighting cartels and other
anti-competitive practices.
The current regime allows companies to provide evidence both in
writing and orally at the Commission's premises.
"Users of eLeniency can directly provide corporate statements
and upload supporting documents on a dedicated secure server of
the Commission," the EU competition enforcer said.
It said in a statement that the online tool provides the same
confidentiality and legal protection as the old method.
Submissions received online will not be made available to
litigants in civil lawsuits, the Commission said, in a bid to
reassure companies concerned about private damages actions.
The tool will be open for both cartel and non-cartel cases.
(Reporting by Foo Yun Chee; Editing by Alexander Smith)
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