Brazil: Administrative Council for Economic Defense announced preventive measures in investigation into Apple over alleged abuse of dominant position regarding its operation system (iOS)

Administrative Council for Economic Defense announced preventive measures in investigation into Apple over alleged abuse of dominant position regarding its operation system (iOS)

On 25 November 2024, the Brazilian Competition Authority (CADE) announced preventive measures in its investigation of Apple for alleged abuse of a dominant position in its operating system. The investigation focuses on the terms and conditions of Ap…

Scope

Policy Area

Competition

Policy Instrument

Unilateral conduct regulation

Regulated Economic Activity

software provider: app stores

Implementation Level

national

Government Branch

executive

Government Body

competition authority

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2023-01-12

under deliberation

On 12 January 2023, the Brazilian Administrative Council for Economic Defence (CADE) opened an inve…

2024-11-25

under investigation

On 25 November 2024, the Brazilian Competition Authority (CADE) announced preventive measures in it…

2025-05-14

under investigation

On 14 May 2025, Brazil’s Administrative Council for Economic Defence (CADE) rejected a voluntary ap…

2025-06-30

under investigation

On 30 June 2025, the General Superintendence of the Administrative Council for Economic Defence (SG…

2025-12-23

in force

On 23 December 2025, the Administrative Council for Economic Defence signed a cease and desist agre…

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Administrative Council for Economic Defense announced preventive measures in investigation into Apple over alleged abuse of dominant position regarding its operation system (iOS)

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Complete timeline of this policy change