Italy’s competition authority says it has opened a formal investigation into Apple under the European Union’s Digital Markets Act (DMA), focusing on iCloud interoperability for cloud storage services. The regulator says the inquiry is aimed at whether Apple complies with DMA obligations requiring that third-party providers of consumer cloud services can interoperate effectively with Apple’s iOS and iPadOS platforms, and that they do so free of charge. The DMA also requires equal access to Apple’s iCloud service. According to the Italian authority, it has evidence suggesting that other consumer cloud services may not be “placed on an equal footing” with iCloud because they do not appear to have access to the same software features available to Apple’s own service. One specific concern highlighted is that Apple does not allow alternative cloud storage services to use iOS and iPadOS features that enable users to perform a full backup of device data. The probe is described as the first of its kind initiated by the Italian regulator under the DMA. The authority says it will share its findings with the European Commission, which enforces the DMA, and that companies found in breach can face fines up to 10% of worldwide annual revenue.
Italy launches DMA investigation into iCloud interoperability on cloud storage
Italy’s competition authority says it has opened a formal investigation into Apple under the European Union’s Digital Markets Act (DMA), focusing on iCloud interoperability for cloud storage services....
- Italy’s competition authority launches a DMA investigation into Apple focused on iCloud interoperability for consumer cloud storage.
- The inquiry examines whether third-party cloud services can interoperate effectively with iOS and iPadOS under DMA requirements.
- The regulator cites evidence that alternative cloud services may not have equal access to certain iOS/iPadOS features compared with iCloud.
- One issue raised is that alternative services cannot use iOS/iPadOS features for full device backups.
- Italy says it will share its findings with the European Commission, the DMA’s sole enforcer.
Apple's troubles with the EU's Digital Markets Act are continuing, with Italy now investigating iCloud and the cloud storage market.The EU's DMA is now being used against iCloudThe Digital Markets Act has been a thorn in Apple's side, with it giving regulators more reasons to examine its business practices in Europe. In the latest salvo, Italy's Competition Authority is now going after the company.In a statement released on Tuesday, the Autorita Garante Della Concorrenza E Del Mercato said it had launched an investigation into Apple Inc, Apple Distribution International Ltd, and Apple Italia. It is looking into whether Apple complies with the DMA's interoperability requirements, specifically for cloud storage. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
2 months agoItaly's competition regulator said on Tuesday it had launched an investigation into Apple over its compliance with interoperability obligations as set out in the European Digital Markets Act (DMA). Under the DMA, Apple must ensure that third-party providers of consumer cloud services can interoperate effectively and free of charge with Apple's iOS and iPadOS software platforms. The rules also mandate equal access to Apple's iCloud service. The Italian Competition Authority said in a statement on its website that it had proof that other providers of consumer cloud services "may not be placed on an equal footing as Apple's iCloud," as they did not appear to have access to the same software features available to Apple's own service. Specifically, the authority said that Apple does not allow alternative cloud storage services to use features in iOS and iPadOS that enable users to perform a full backup of their device's data. The probe is the first of its kind opened by the Italian watchdog under the DMA, which allows national regulators to conduct preliminary investigations. The authority said its findings will be shared with the European Commission "to support it in its role as sole DMA enforcer." Companies violating DMA rules can face fines up to 10% of worldwide annual revenue.Tags: Apple Antitrust, European Commission, European Union, ItalyThis article, "Apple Faces First Italian DMA Probe on iCloud Interoperability" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums
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