US EditionThe European Union hits Apple and Meta with 700 million euros in fines, first under digital rules (copy)
- The European Commission fined Apple and Meta a combined €700 million today.
- The companies violated the EU's Digital Markets Act rules.
- Apple prevented app developers from informing users about external purchase options; Meta's model did not sufficiently uphold user data consent.
- Meta called the action an effort to "handicap successful American businesses."
- Both companies must comply within 60 days or face periodic penalty payments.
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The European Union hits Apple and Meta with 700 million euros in fines, first under digital rules (copy)
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