European Commission (DMA) Updates

Apr 22, 2025

The European Commission has closed its investigation into Apple's user choice obligations under the Digital Markets Act, while also indicating that Apple's terms for alternative app distribution may violate the DMA.

Mar 18, 2025

The European Commission has issued preliminary findings against Alphabet, indicating potential breaches of the Digital Markets Act related to Google Search and Google Play.

Mar 18, 2025

The European Commission has issued guidance to Apple under the Digital Markets Act, outlining measures to enhance interoperability for third-party devices with iOS.

Mar 6, 2025

Major tech companies designated as gatekeepers must submit updated compliance reports under the Digital Markets Act, detailing their measures and consumer profiling techniques.

Mar 6, 2025

The High-Level Group for the Digital Markets Act convenes for its fourth meeting, marking the first anniversary of the DMA's application and discussing key regulatory developments.

Dec 18, 2024

The European Commission has issued preliminary findings outlining measures Apple must adopt to ensure interoperability of its devices under the Digital Markets Act, inviting public feedback until January 2025.

Nov 13, 2024

Booking Holdings has been designated as a gatekeeper for Booking.com and must now comply with all obligations under the Digital Markets Act, allowing for more competitive pricing and data access for service providers.

Nov 3, 2024

Apple's iPadOS must adhere to Digital Markets Act obligations, including allowing users to set default web browsers and alternative app stores, as per the EU Commission's recent designation of Apple as a gatekeeper.

Oct 24, 2024

The EU Commission is organizing a workshop with Booking.com to discuss compliance with the Digital Markets Act.

Oct 15, 2024

The European Commission has decided that X's online social networking service does not meet the criteria to be designated as a gatekeeper under the Digital Markets Act.

Oct 13, 2024

The EU Commission is seeking a study to assess how emerging technologies will affect online platforms and compliance with the Digital Markets Act (DMA).

Oct 3, 2024

The G7 Competition Summit hosted by the Italian competition authority discussed challenges posed by the rapid growth of artificial intelligence, particularly Generative AI models and algorithms.

Sep 18, 2024

The European Commission has launched two specification proceedings to help Apple comply with its interoperability obligations under the Digital Markets Act, focusing on iOS connectivity features and the process for addressing interoperability requests.

Sep 9, 2024

The European Commission and EDPB are teaming up to provide guidance on how the Digital Markets Act (DMA) and General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) intersect, ensuring a coherent application to digital gatekeepers.

Jun 30, 2024

The European Commission has raised concerns over Meta's 'pay or consent' advertising model, alleging a breach of the Digital Markets Act.

Jun 24, 2024

The Digital Markets Act (DMA) calls for a study to explore the technical challenges and solutions for ensuring horizontal interoperability between communication services, potentially extending obligations to online social networking services.

Jun 23, 2024

The European Commission has accused Apple of violating the Digital Markets Act by restricting app developers from steering consumers to alternative purchasing channels and opened a new investigation into Apple's new contractual terms for third-party developers.

May 22, 2024

The High-Level Group for the Digital Markets Act recently met in Brussels to discuss coordinating efforts to ensure that Artificial Intelligence development aligns with the objectives of the DMA.

May 21, 2024

The High-Level Group for the Digital Markets Act has issued a public statement emphasizing the importance of regulating Artificial Intelligence (AI) to ensure a safe, fair, and contestable digital environment.

May 12, 2024

The European Commission has designated Booking as a gatekeeper under the Digital Markets Act, while opting not to designate X Ads and TikTok Ads. A market investigation has been initiated to evaluate the rebuttal submitted by X in relation to its online social networking service.