European Union: European Commission and CPC Network investigation into Apple alleged geo-blocking practices
Progress
Current status
under investigation
11 Nov 2024 under investigation
Scope
Implementers
Austria
Belgium
Bulgaria
Croatia
Cyprus
Czechia
Denmark
Estonia
Finland
France
Germany
Greece
Hungary
Ireland
Italy
Latvia
Lithuania
Luxembourg
Malta
Netherlands
Poland
Portugal
Romania
Slovakia
Slovenia
Spain
Sweden
Policy Area
Consumer protection
Policy Instrument
Non-discrimination requirement
Regulated Economic Activity
software provider: app stores
platform intermediary: other
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
consumer protection authority
Implementation Level
supranational
Timeline of events
Issued European Commission and CPC Network interim ruling in investigation into Apple's alleged geo-blocking practices
On 12 November 2024, the European Commission and the Consumer Protection Cooperation (CPC) Network issued an interim ruling against Apple, addressing alleged geo-blocking practices on its media services, such as the App Store, Apple Arcade, Music, a…
SourceEvent type
investigation
Action type
interim ruling
Government branch
executive
Government body
consumer protection authority