Apple, following the Digital Markets Act argues against the EU interoperability standards, citing privacy concerns of its EU users. Apple faces a fine of $570 million for not complying with the new regulation. In its official appeal, the company claims that the act could be exploited and exposed sensitive user data.
Apple’s official appeal claims that, aside from the usual claims about the EU’s regulations creating a “unreasonably costly” process that “stifles innovation,” Apple’s claims that data-hungry firms are requesting sensitive information that Apple should give up in accordance with the EU DMA.
Third-party companies, for example, are looking for notification content and the full history of all Wi-Fi networks stored on the device. They may even be interested in personal data, which Apple does not have. Apple cites Meta as the company who requested the most information, and this information was often unrelated Meta’s core service. Apple will have to pay $570 million if the appeal is rejected. The company claims it is having difficulty discussing the matter with EU, and EU has not responded to feedback.
