European Commission (DMA) Updates

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.

Apr 29, 2024

The European Commission has unveiled whistleblower tools for the Digital Services Act (DSA) and Digital Markets Act (DMA), enabling individuals to report harmful practices of Very Large Online Platforms (VLOPs) and violations by gatekeepers without fear of reprisals.

Apr 28, 2024

The European Commission has designated Apple's iPadOS as a gatekeeper under the Digital Markets Act, despite not meeting the quantitative thresholds, due to its importance as a gateway for business users to reach end users.

Mar 24, 2024

The European Commission has initiated investigations under the Digital Markets Act against Alphabet, Apple, and Meta due to concerns over their compliance with obligations related to app stores, search services, web browser choices, and user data consent.