Apple Appeals EU Interoperability Order Under DMA
Apple challenges the EU’s Digital Markets Act order on interoperability, citing privacy concerns, as the Commission insists its demands align with EU data protection standards.
Apple challenges the EU’s Digital Markets Act order on interoperability, citing privacy concerns, as the Commission insists its demands align with EU data protection standards.
The CJEU confirmed that dominant platforms must allow interoperability unless justified, reinforcing EU antitrust obligations beyond the Digital Markets Act’s scope.
Apple’s appeal against a €500 million DMA fine will test the European Commission’s duty to provide feedback before sanctioning Big Tech firms.
The European Commission fined Apple €500 million and Meta €200 million for breaching the Digital Markets Act, emphasizing strict enforcement of EU digital competition rules.
The European Commission remains committed to enforcing EU digital laws against Big Tech, despite political pressure and ongoing transatlantic tensions.
The EU is set to issue its first Digital Markets Act fines to Apple and Meta, intensifying digital regulation enforcement amid rising EU-US trade tensions.
The EU prioritizes compliance over punishment in enforcing the Digital Markets Act, with fines for Apple and Meta signaling its commitment to regulating Big Tech effectively.
The EU strengthens enforcement of digital laws, prepares AI and election integrity measures, and emphasizes sovereignty, innovation, and fair rules amidst geopolitical challenges.
The EU enforces DMA rules on Apple, mandating interoperability for iOS features, while Apple warns of innovation delays, privacy risks, and increased costs.
Apple avoids EU fines by complying with Digital Markets Act, while regulators impose penalties for other violations, targeting practices that limit competition and consumer choice.