EU Fines Apple €500 Million for Violating DMA Anti-Steering Rules

The European Commission has hit Apple with a €500 million fine, finding the company breached its anti-steering obligations under the Digital Markets Act (DMA). In a related move, Meta was also fined €200 million for violating DMA rules concerning user consent for data use.The decision against Apple follows an investigation into its App Store rules. Under the DMA, developers distributing apps via the App Store must be allowed to inform their customers about alternative purchasing options outside the store, free of charge, and guide them towards those offers.The Commission concluded that Apple failed to meet this requirement. It found that various restrictions imposed by Apple prevent developers from fully leveraging alternative distribution channels. Consequently, consumers are also limited in discovering potentially cheaper offers, as Apple obstructs developers from directly communicating these options. The EC stated Apple did not demonstrate that these restrictions were necessary or proportionate.Continue ReadingSpotlight Deal:New M4 MacBook Air On Sale for $929 [Lowest Price Ever]Share Article:Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Reddit, EmailFollow iClarified:Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube

Apr 23, 2025 - 15:17

EU Fines Apple €500 Million for Violating DMA Anti-Steering Rules

The European Commission has hit Apple with a €500 million fine, finding the company breached its anti-steering obligations under the Digital Markets Act (DMA). In a related move, Meta was also fined €200 million for violating DMA rules concerning user consent for data use.

The decision against Apple follows an investigation into its App Store rules. Under the DMA, developers distributing apps via the App Store must be allowed to inform their customers about alternative purchasing options outside the store, free of charge, and guide them towards those offers.

The Commission concluded that Apple failed to meet this requirement. It found that various restrictions imposed by Apple prevent developers from fully leveraging alternative distribution channels. Consequently, consumers are also limited in discovering potentially cheaper offers, as Apple obstructs developers from directly communicating these options. The EC stated Apple did not demonstrate that these restrictions were necessary or proportionate.

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