The Italian competition authority (AGCM) imposed a fine exceeding 98,6 million euros ((approximately R$ 648.000) Apple has been fined for abusing its dominant market position in the apps industry. The announcement was made on Monday. (22).
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According to the AGCM (Italian Competition Authority), Apple violated Italian competition law by imposing restrictions considered excessive on app developers.
The regulatory body states that, in this segment, the American company maintains a "position of absolute dominance" through the App Store.
According to the official statement, the conditions required by Apple for the use of the platform not only limit competition, but also negatively impact its business partners.
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The authority claims that these measures, justified by Apple as a way to protect user privacy, are "imposed unilaterally" and disproportionate to the stated objective.
This case reinforces the growing attention of European authorities to the practices of large technology companies, particularly regarding the control of digital platforms and compliance with competition rules.
