The European Union (EU) has approved a landmark law to regulate Apple and other large technology companies

The European Union (EU) has passed a law that would allow it to take full control of Apple, Google, Meta and other large technology companies.

The Digital Markets Act (DMA) and the Digital Services Act (DSSA) were presented to the European Commission in December 2020. The law has now been approved by the European Parliament.

DMA allows “gatekeepers” companies like Apple to share metrics with competitors, ensure that all apps can be uninstalled, choose their own apps and services, allow users to use third-party app stores, payment systems and app side installs, no need for developers to use a browser engine Allows users to switch the default virtual assistant to a third-party option, allowing developers to access any existing hardware features, such as near-field communication technology and secure elements, and messaging, voice calling, and video call platforms in conjunction with other services. The Digital Services Act (DSA) has been approved, requiring forums to make illegal content more police.

DMA says gatekeepers who ignore the rules face up to 10 percent or 20 percent of the company’s annual revenue and up to 5 percent of the company’s total international fines. Annual change. When gatekeepers commit “systematic violations,” the European Commission may impose additional sanctions, such as forcing a gatekeeper to sell a business or unit, including rooms, property, intellectual property rights or trademarks, or denying the doorman. Finding any company that offers services in the digital sector.

So far, Apple has resisted attempts by governments to make changes to its operating system and services. In the Netherlands, for example, Apple has opted to pay a $ 5.5 million weekly penalty instead of obeying third-party payment systems for consumers and markets (ACM). Experts expect a “brutal war” between Apple and global regulators in the future.

EU anti-Semitism chief Margaret Vesterger has set up a DMA task force, with about 80 officials expected to join, but some lawmakers have called for a larger task force to deal with the power of large technology companies. The digital services package must now be approved by the Council of Europe before it can be implemented in the fall.

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