Google Search, Whatsapp, and TikTok on list of 22 services targeted by EU’s tough new DMA - eviltoast
They now have six months to comply with the rules.

The European Commission has published an official list of services offered by ‘gatekeepers’ that must comply with obligations under the new Digital Markets Act. Companies now have six months to comply with the rules.

  • merde alors@sh.itjust.works
    501·
    1 year ago

    Broadly, the DMA is the EU’s attempt to rein in the market power of Big Tech by opening up entrenched platforms and curbing ecosystem lock-in and anti-competitive behavior, making them compete on the merits of their products and services alone. Major messaging apps will have an obligation to make themselves interoperable with competitors, for example, while operating systems will need to be designed to offer third-party app stores and allow developers to offer alternative in-app payment options.

    • deweydecibel@lemmy.worldEnglish
      431·
      1 year ago

      Good. At least there’s one significant regulatory body on this planet that understands how a capitalistic system is meant to be regulated. You don’t need something to be an actual, 100% monopoly before you take the kid gloves off and force them to cooperate with other businesses.