EU DMA Investigation Prompts Apple to Revise Fees and Link Rules
Apple’s new EU developer terms include fees for external payment links, sparking criticism and calls for stricter enforcement of the Digital Markets Act.
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How EU DMA and DSA Target Big Tech
The EU’s Digital Services Act and Digital Markets Act aim to regulate Big Tech by enhancing market competitiveness and consumer welfare through stringent content moderation and operational rules.
Meta Faces Potential €12.2 Billion Fine for EU Antitrust Violations
Meta may face a €12.2 billion EU antitrust fine for allegedly anticompetitive practices in integrating Marketplace with Facebook.
Meta Faces Deadline Over “Pay or Consent” Model Compliance
Meta faces EU scrutiny over its “pay or consent” model, risking significant penalties if it fails to address consumer protection concerns by September 1, 2024.
Tech Giants Withhold Products in EU Over Regulations
U.S. tech giants are withholding products from the EU due to regulatory concerns, potentially opening the market to European competitors and altering the global digital landscape.
EU Court Upholds TikToks’s Gatekeeper Designation
The EU Court of Justice upheld the designation of ByteDance as a gatekeeper under the Digital Markets Act, reinforcing EU efforts to regulate dominant tech companies.
X Faces EU Warning for Failing to Combat Harmful Content
EU regulators warn Elon Musk’s X for failing to combat dangerous content, risking fines up to 6% of revenue if non-compliance continues.
EU Commission slams Apple for holding back AI features to the EU
Apple delays AI features in the EU due to Digital Markets Act concerns, highlighting regulatory challenges and potential anti-competitive issues.
DMA and GDPR: Balancing Data Sharing and Privacy
The DMA regulates large digital platforms by mandating data sharing with anonymization, aiming to balance user privacy and data utility while complementing the GDPR.
EU Probes Apple’s Compliance with Digital Markets Act
The European Commission’s preliminary view finds Apple’s App Store rules in breach of the DMA, opening new investigations into Apple’s contractual terms for third-party developers.