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.
Digital Markets Act
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.
EU accuses Meta for Digital Markets Act breach with “pay or consent”
The EU charges Meta with violating the Digital Markets Act, highlighting concerns over its “pay or consent” model and emphasizing the need for user control over data usage.
Apple Faces EU Scrutiny Over App Store Practices
EU identifies serious non-compliance issues with Apple’s App Store practices under the Digital Markets Act, potentially leading to significant fines or required concessions.
Apple, Google, and Meta are being investigated by the EU under DMA
EU investigates Big Tech for DMA compliance issues, considering fines.
Digital Markets Act Impacts Major Tech Companies
X, TikTok-owner Bytedance, and Booking may face restrictions under the EU’s DMA.
Meta Advances EU DMA Compliance with Messaging Interoperability
Meta outlines plans for WhatsApp and Messenger interoperability under EU’s DMA, emphasizing security and third-party agreements.
Apple Likely First in Line for DMA Scrutiny
Apple faces potential investigation as the EU’s Digital Markets Act takes effect, targeting tech monopolies.
Digital Markets Act comes into force
The EU’s Digital Markets Act (DMA) came into force on March 7th, 2024, to regulate Big Tech companies and promote fair competition in the digital market.