Apple sharply criticizes the EU’s Digital Markets Act (DMA)
Apple has published a detailed critique of the European Union’s Digital Markets Act (DMA), arguing the law degrades user experience, introduces security risks, and forces the company to comply with regulatory decisions before court rulings — steps Apple calls harmful and potentially irreversible for users.
Translated excerpt (from German source)
“While Apple avoids criticizing government decisions in the USA and sometimes adapts its actions in anticipatory obedience, the company does not hold back with accusations against lawmakers in Europe. With a detailed statement, Apple again attempts to portray the requirements of the Digital Markets Act (DMA) as …”
Key points from Apple’s statement
- Apple says the DMA can degrade how Apple devices and services work together for EU users.
- It warns of security and privacy risks if the rules allow third parties greater access or sidestep Apple safeguards.
- Apple highlights the burden of complying with regulators’ decisions before judicial review, potentially causing irreversible harm.
- The company claims it is investing significant time and resources to comply but urges regulators to reconsider or repeal parts of the DMA.
Further reading
- Apple — The Digital Markets Act’s impacts on EU users (official statement)
- France24 — Apple asks EU to scrap landmark digital competition law
- Euractiv — Apple slams EU’s Digital Markets Act, calls for repeal
What do you think: is Apple defending security and user experience, or trying to avoid regulation? Share your view in the comments.