Italy targets iCloud interoperability for DMA investigation
AI-summarised brief · reviewed before publication
Italy's Competition Authority has launched an investigation into Apple's compliance with the Digital Markets Act's interoperability requirements for cloud storage. The regulator is examining whether Apple allows third-party cloud services to have "free and effective interoperability" with iOS and iPadOS. The investigation focuses on equal access to hardware and software features for third-party providers. Apple is accused of not providing equal footing for third-party cloud services, such as full device data backups. The probe is the first of its kind for the Italian regulator using the DMA, launched in cooperation with the European Commission, and findings will be shared after adjudication, marking a significant development in the ongoing regulatory dispute.
💡 Why It Matters
- · Italy's probe highlights the ongoing tension between Apple's privacy and security efforts and the EU's push for greater interoperability.
- · Apple's refusal to implement certain AI features in the EU due to DMA concerns underscores the regulatory stalemate.
