Following the Digital Markets Act, Apple argues against the EU’s interoperability requirements, citing privacy concerns for its EU users. Apple faces a $570 million fine as it’s yet to comply with the new regulation, but in its official appeal the company says the act might be exploited by other firms and expose sensitive user data.
Aside from the usual claims that the EU’s regulations create an “unreasonably costly” process that “stifles innovation,” Apple claims that data-hungry companies are requesting sensitive user information, which Apple should give up as per the EU’s DMA.
For instance, third-party companies are looking for notification content, full history of every Wi-Fi network stored on the device and even personal data that Apple doesn’t have. Moreover, Apple points to Meta as the company that requested the most information from Apple, and that information was often unrelated to Meta’s core services.
If the appeal fails, Apple will be forced to pay the $570 million fine. The company says it’s having difficulties discussing the matter with the EU, and the EU isn’t responding to the feedback.