EU launches probe into Meta, Apple and Alphabet under sweeping new tech law
- The European commission is investigating if Apple and Meta are providing enough options for users to change web browsers and avoid ads.
- Meta's "pay or consent" model raises concerns that it may not offer a real alternative to users who do not consent, potentially leading to data accumulation.
- The commission is focused on preventing gatekeepers from accumulating personal data through restrictive choices imposed on users.
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Apple, Google, Meta probed under EU’s new Digital Markets Act
The European Union has launched investigations into Apple, Meta, and Google as a part of its first investigations into “non-compliance” with the 27-nation bloc’s new Digital Markets Act (DMA), which could lead to hefty fines for the companies.
The European Commission launched legal proceedings against Apple, Alphabet, and Meta on Monday. This is the first major test for the new digital markets regulation. The pace quickens suddenly in the standoff between regulatory authorities and the digital empires. In recent weeks, the number of proceedings had greatly increased against tech giants, who are now responding more quickly to the instructions of the authorities. As of now, the European…
Apple, Google, Meta targeted in EU's first Digital Markets Act investigations
Tech giants Apple, Google and Meta will be investigated by European Union antitrust regulators for potential violations of the EU's landmark law to promote competition in the digital economy that could result in large fines.The investigations of the Big Tech trio are the first to occur under provisions of the Digital Markets Act that took effect on March 7. The rules require six designated "gatekeepers" that provide services like search engines,…
Meta, Google, Apple face EU probes over new tech regulations
The European Union launched investigations into Meta, Google and Apple to review if the three U.S.-based tech giants’ recently announced measures comply with the EU’s new tech regulations, the European Commission announced Monday. The investigations will focus on whether the companies’ new policies regarding app store rules, display of options to users and subscription…
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