EU hits Apple and Meta with 700 million euros in fines; first under digital rules

EU hits Apple and Meta with 700 million euros in fines; first under digital rules


Apple accused the commission of “unfairly targeting” the iPhone maker, and said it "continues to move the goalposts” despite the company's efforts to comply with the rules. The EU’s Meta investigation centered on the company’s strategy to comply with strict European data privacy rules by giving users the option of paying for ad-free versions of Facebook and Instagram. The commission said it's “currently assessing” this option and continues to hold talks with Meta, and has asked the company to provide evidence of the new option's impact.


Published at: 2025-04-23 21:44:22

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