United States of America: Introduction of Open App Markets Act in U.S. Senate
Description
Introduction of Open App Markets Act in U.S. Senate
On 11 August 2021, the Open App Markets Act was introduced to the U.S. Senate. The legislature contains rules that secure consumer interests as well as safeguard competition in app markets. The bill targets all companies with more than 50 million U.…
Scope
Policy Area
Competition
Policy Instrument
Unilateral conduct regulation
Regulated Economic Activity
software provider: app stores
Implementation Level
national
Government Branch
legislature
Government Body
parliament
Complete timeline of this policy change
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2021-08-11
under deliberation
2021-08-13
under deliberation
Key regulatory dimensions
Regulated subjects
The businesses, government agencies or individuals affected by this policy or regulatory change.
producer / supplier
1
Type
Private organisation
Economic activity
software provider: app stores
Category
All
consumer / buyer
2
Type
Private organisation
Economic activity
other service provider
Category
All
Policy change by business practice
The detailed activities within the scope of this policy or regulatory change.
software: app store: hosting (any form)
Regulatory tool
Private right of action
Sanctions
Regulated subjects
2
Regulatory tool
Prohibition of self-preferencing in algorithms or presentation
End user access requirement
Prohibition of end-user contract limitations
Prohibition of supplementary contractual obligations
Sanctions
Determined by existing law or regulation
Civil penalty
Regulated subjects
1