The European Commission does not plan to retreat from the Digital Markets Act, Despite Apple’s complaintsthat this law worsens the experience of European iPhone holders.
The Digital Markets Act (DMA) is an EU law governing the way technology companies specified as Apple operate. It contains provisions to prevent unfair favouritism by companies, block competition and restrict users' choice.
In a message made available by France24, EU Digital spokesperson Thomas Regnier said that the European Commission is “not surprised” by Apple's request and that “it is absolutely not intended” to repeal the DMA Act.
Yesterday morning, Apple called on EU regulatory authorities to repeal the DMA Act and suggested that if the law was not repealed, the European Commission should usage the services of an independent European agency to measure how the law affects consumers in the EU.
W statement on its website Apple besides submitted its arguments to EU users. Apple claims that DMA rules exposure EU iPhone owners to the hazard of malicious software, fraud and privacy violations. Apple claims that DMA forced him to hold the implementation of key features specified as live translation, iPhone Mirroring, and the functions of visited locations and preferred routes in the Map App.
"Apple has simply questioned all component of DMA since its entry into force," said Regnier. He added that the European Commission is deciding how and who will enforce the DMA. He added that "there is nothing in DMA that would require companies to lower their privacy and safety standards".
Apple has already received fine of EUR 500 million for preventing application developers from informing users about acquisition options available outside the App Store. Apple appealed against the fine in July and besides brought a complaint in June against the interoperability rules contained in the Digital Markets Act. Interoperability requirements prohibit Apple from sharing functions on its platforms that are not available for the accessories of another companies specified as smartwatches and headphones.
