Apple appeals €500m fine for violation of Digital Markets Act
Apple is appealing a €500 million fine for violating the Digital Markets Act. Cupertino and Meta were fined a combined €700 million by the European Commission in March.
In its official statement, Apple said the EU’s interoperability requirements threaten the seamless experience users expect from its products. They claim these rules are unreasonable, costly and stifle innovation.
Apple is also concerned about data privacy and security, arguing that third party companies would have access to sensitive user information such as notification content and Wi-Fi history. It believes this poses significant risks to users in the EU.
The statement ended by highlighting the potential impact on European customers: Apple may be forced to limit its ability to deliver innovative products and features, which could lead to a less desirable experience for them.
This suggests that Apple may have to comply with interoperability requirements, such as granting third-party access to iOS notifications, privileges for background execution and system functions. This could mean replacing AirDrop with an alternative program for wireless file sharing. Such changes raise privacy concerns, as third parties would gain extensive system-level access, which is contrary to Apple’s core values.
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