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Apple Hit with €98M Fine for App Market Abuse

12/22/2025

Summary

Story summary

Italy's competition authority, Autorità Garante della Concorrenza e del Mercato (AGCM), fined Apple €98 million for abusing its dominant position in the mobile app market.
The AGCM says Apple's App Tracking Transparency (ATT) framework imposes unfair restrictions on third-party developers.
The ruling follows a €150 million fine by French regulators earlier this year.
Other European regulators are also investigating Apple's ATT practices as privacy rules face scrutiny.

History

Historical Context

The European Union enacted the Digital Markets Act (DMA) on November 1, 2022, to regulate major tech companies like Apple and ensure fair competition. This legislation addresses monopolistic practices, allowing fines up to 10% of global revenue. In 2023, Italy fined Apple €98 million for restricting third-party developers, reflecting a broader trend in Europe to scrutinize tech giants and enhance consumer rights.

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Story summary

Italy's competition authority, Autorità Garante della Concorrenza e del Mercato (AGCM), fined Apple €98 million for abusing its dominant position in the mobile app market.
The AGCM says Apple's App Tracking Transparency (ATT) framework imposes unfair restrictions on third-party developers.
The ruling follows a €150 million fine by French regulators earlier this year.
Other European regulators are also investigating Apple's ATT practices as privacy rules face scrutiny.

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