Progress

Current status
in force
16 Dec 2025 in force
08 Oct 2024 under deliberation
02 May 2023 under deliberation

Scope

Implementers
Italy
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

16 Dec 2025
in force

Competition Authority imposed EUR 98.6 million fine against Apple over abuse of dominant position in app market

On 16 December 2025, the Italian Competition Authority (AGCM) imposed an EUR 98.6 million fine against Apple in its investigation into the company’s App Tracking Transparency (ATT) policy, focusing on its potential anti-competitive effects. The AGCM…

Source
Event type investigation
Action type ruling
Government branch executive
Government body competition authority
08 Oct 2024
under deliberation

Announced AGCM decision to extend deadline for concluding investigation into Apple over alleged abuse of dominant position in app market

On 8 October 2024, the Italian Competition Authority (AGCM) evaluated Apple’s App Tracking Transparency (ATT) policy, focusing on its potential anti-competitive effects. Apple’s ATT framework, introduced as part of its iOS mobile operating system, m…

Source
Event type investigation
Action type announcement
Government branch executive
Government body competition authority
02 May 2023
under deliberation

Announced AGCM Investigation into Apple regarding alleged abuse of dominant position in app market

On 2 May 2023, the Italian Competition Authority (AGCM) announced the opening of an investigation into Apple over the alleged abuse of its dominant position in the iOS app market. The AGCM aims to evaluate the adopted privacy policy for third-party…

Source
Event type investigation
Action type announcement
Government branch executive
Government body competition authority