The European Commission has fined Apple â¬500 million and Meta â¬200 million, totaling â¬700 million, for violating the Digital Markets Act. Apple was penalized for breaching anti-steering rules within its App Store, restricting developers from informing customers about alternative offers outside its ecosystem. Meta faced fines for its 'consent or pay' model, which did not provide a valid choice to users regarding personal data usage. These actions underline the EU's efforts to uphold consumer rights and ensure a competitive digital environment.
The European Commission has imposed a combined â¬700 million fine on Apple and Meta for breaches of the Digital Markets Act, specifically regarding anti-steering and personal data consent rules.
Appleâs violation involved restricting developers' ability to promote alternative offers outside the App Store. The Commission concluded that these restrictions hinder consumer choice and market competition.
Meta's breach stemmed from its 'consent or pay' model which failed to provide users an adequate choice for lower personal data usage, violating the regulations set by the DMA.
Both companies' non-compliance emphasizes the EUâs commitment to enforce the Digital Markets Act, aiming to enhance consumer rights and promote fair competition in the digital market.
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