Brazil: Competition Investigation into Apple for Alleged Abuse of Dominance Concerning App Store
Progress
Current status
under deliberation
12 Jan 2023 under deliberation
Scope
Implementers
Brazil
Policy Area
Competition
Policy Instrument
Unilateral conduct regulation
Regulated Economic Activity
software provider: app stores
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
competition authority
Implementation Level
national
Timeline of events
Announced investigation into Apple for alleged abuse of dominance concerning app store
On 12 January 2023, the Brazilian Administrative Council for Economic Defence (CADE) opened an investigation into Apple for allegedly abusing its dominance in the distribution of apps. The opening of the investigation follows a complaint made by e-c…
SourceEvent type
investigation
Action type
announcement
Government branch
executive
Government body
competition authority