interoperability

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11/19/2025

Meta prepares EU WhatsApp third party messaging integration

Meta will introduce DMA-mandated third-party encrypted messaging interoperability in WhatsApp in the EU, giving users opt-in control, inbox choice, and E2EE-based security requirements.

11/19/2025

EU Commission probes AWS and Azure for cloud gatekeeper status under the DMA

The Commission is probing AWS and Azure under the DMA and assessing cloud market practices to determine gatekeeper status and potential updates to EU obligations on interoperability, data access, and fair contracts.

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11/12/2025

EDPS publishes Guidance on AI Risk Management

EDPS guidance sets technical risk controls for fair, accurate, minimal, and secure AI, stressing interpretability, lifecycle governance, provider transparency, and support for data subject rights.

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10/14/2025

EDPB and European Commission release joint guidelines on DMA and GDPR

EDPB and European Commission publish joint DMA–GDPR guidelines, clarifying consent, data use, and interoperability, with a public consultation open until 4 December 2025.

08/15/2025

Commission publishes summary of DMA decision on Apple iOS interoperability

EU orders Apple to open iOS features to third‑party devices under DMA Article 6(7), mandating free, documented APIs and parity of user experience across notifications, NFC, Wi‑Fi, audio, and casting.

06/08/2025

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.

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05/12/2025

EU court clarifies interoperability obligations for dominant tech platforms

The CJEU confirmed that dominant platforms must allow interoperability unless justified, reinforcing EU antitrust obligations beyond the Digital Markets Act’s scope.

04/04/2025

EU forces Apple to comply with DMA interoperability rules

The EU enforces DMA rules on Apple, mandating interoperability for iOS features, while Apple warns of innovation delays, privacy risks, and increased costs.

10/15/2024

X Avoids EU Gatekeeper Designation Under DMA

Elon Musk’s X avoids EU gatekeeper status under the Digital Markets Act, escaping stringent obligations after an investigation by the European Commission.