European Union: Released EC statement of objections regarding Apple's anti-competitive App Store rules
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Released EC statement of objections regarding Apple's anti-competitive App Store rules
On 30 April 2021, the European Commission (EC) released a statement of objection to Apple for their anti-competitive App Store rules in the music streaming sector. The inhibition of app developers in their choice of payment method represents an abus…
Scope
Policy Area
Competition
Policy Instrument
Unilateral conduct regulation
Regulated Economic Activity
software provider: app stores
Implementation Level
supranational
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
central government
Complete timeline of this policy change
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2020-06-16
under deliberation
2021-04-30
under investigation
2023-02-28
under investigation
2024-03-04
in force
2024-05-16
under appeal
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
Firm-specific
Policy change by business practice
The detailed activities within the scope of this policy or regulatory change.
software: app store: marketing (any form)
Regulatory tool
End user access requirement
Prohibition of end-user contract limitations
Sanctions
Regulated subjects
1