Commission finds Apple and Meta in breach of the Digital Markets Act Today, the European Commission found that Apple breached its anti-steering obligation under the Digital Markets Act (DMA), and that Meta breached the DMA obligation to give consumers the choice of a service that uses less of their personal data
Regulators Flex Muscles Under DMA: Apple and Meta Fined for Gatekeeper . . . The fines mark a significant milestone in the EU’s push to curb perceived digital gatekeeper power Apple was fined €500 million and Meta €200 million for failing to comply with specific DMA obligations designed to ensure fairer competition and more consumer choice in digital markets
EU fines Apple €500m and Meta €200m for breach of digital rules The European Union has slapped Apple and Meta with hefty penalties for breaching of its Digital Markets Act (DMA) obligations, in the first enforcement of its landmark digital antitrust law
Apple fined €500m for breaking competition rules in Europe Apple’s €500 million penalty was for restricting app developers from directing users to alternative, potentially cheaper purchasing options outside of its App Store Meta’s fine was for
Goodwin Antitrust Regulatory Shorts: 10 Key Takeaways From the . . . Apple and Meta were fined for failing to comply with their respective obligations under the DMA, becoming the first companies to face financial penalties since the regulation entered into force Apple was fined €500 million for its steering practices 1 (Case DMA 100109), while Meta received a €200 million fine for its “consent or pay” model (Case DMA 100055)