France hits Apple with 150 million antitrust fine
Briefly

French antitrust authorities imposed a €150 million fine on Apple regarding its App Tracking Transparency (ATT) feature, claiming it was neither necessary nor proportionate to the objective of protecting user data. The ruling criticized the feature for negatively affecting third-party publishers while failing to provide effective user data protection. In addition to the fine, Apple is required to publish the decision on its website for a week. Similar investigations are being pursued by authorities in Germany, Italy, Romania, and Poland regarding the ATT feature, indicating broader scrutiny across Europe.
The French antitrust authorities criticized Apple's App Tracking Transparency (ATT) feature, stating it protects user data ineffectively and harms third-party publishers unjustly.
Authorities across several European countries, including Germany and Italy, have initiated investigations into Apple's App Tracking Transparency, questioning its necessity and impact on competition.
Read at The Local France
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