A The White House reaction was to fines The European Commission announced on Wednesday this Wednesday To Meta and Apple For lack of compatibility with the digital services law. In a statement read by a speaker, he considered that this type of measure is “A new form of blackmail that you will not tolerate with the United States”.
together, Apple has been fined and the target is 700 million eurosafter One year of investigation The practices of companies that violate European regulations, known as DSA – Digital Services Law.
The two companies are The first to be fined due to the legislationWhich came into effect a little more than a year ago and imposes Clear rules for companies that have the highest market energy in digital servicesBoth to protect consumers, enhance competition and reach the younger player market.
Companies have been fined Now 60 days to apply corrective measuresAccessories to fines, or subject to new periodic fines until they do so.
European fines for American technological giants Another “discovery” of the fire may be in negotiating Importing definitions Between the two blocs, a subject that has already increased tension in bilateral relationships.
“this It will not be tolerated with a new form of economic blackmail,, White House spokesman commented In the data mentioned by Reuters.
S.External regulations aimed at weakening and weakening American companies specificallyThe same statement adds that they suffocate innovation and allow the recognition of control as barriers to trade and the direct threat to a free civil society.
In Europe, some voices were heard to say that Land fines are smallLooking at the size of the companies concerned. At a press conference, it was also quoted by Reuters, a spokesman for the fines argued that it should be. As for fines, are they modest, high? From our point of view, it is commensurate (…) Also, the duration and severity of the violation.
The fine applies to apple The company is punished by Its commitment to “anti -stock” fails, which inhibits users to search for alternative services To your platforms. the DeadFacebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, Consumer grant duties failed to share fewer personal data When using the company’s services by implementing the “approval or payment” form on your social networks.
A The difference in value was explained between the grains through the severity of failure and the duration. Apple’s violation is more dangerous, and in the opinion of the committee, the company has never set itself according to the requirements of the new legislation, an opinion that the owner of the iPhone does not share.
“Despite many meetings, The committee continues to change the rules of the game every time“Motivated Emma WilsonThe company spokesman in a political statement. The goal reaction was also badly to the European decision. Both intend to appeal.
