Russia: FAS initiates legal proceedings against Apple over AppStore conditions
Description
FAS initiates legal proceedings against Apple over AppStore conditions
On 27 October 2021, the Russian Federal Antimonopoly Service (FAS) has filed a case against Apple alleging breach of the Law on Protection of Competition. Previously, the FAS had already ordered Apple to adjust clause 3.1 of its AppStore Review Guidelines, so that app developers would not be inhibited in their choice of payment method. Apple was given until 30 September 2021 to implement the required changes, but because it did not comply, the case on violation of antitrust laws was opened. A turnover penalty dependant on Apple's market revenue is possible if it is found to have violated Russian antitrust laws.
Original sourceScope
Policy Area
Competition
Policy Instrument
Unilateral conduct regulation
Regulated Economic Activity
software provider: app stores
Implementation Level
national
Government Branch
judiciary
Government Body
court
Complete timeline of this policy change
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2021-08-30
under deliberation
2021-10-27
under deliberation
2022-07-19
under investigation
2023-01-17
in force
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: TBR - see policy instrument
Regulatory tool
TBR - Adjustment of business practices
Sanctions
Regulated subjects
1