As Channel News has reported, regarding the non-rollout of its Live Translation feature in the EU, Apple is pushing back hard on the EU Digital Marketing Act (DMA).
Among other issues, Apple is concerned about being compelled to enable deeper interoperability with third-party companies.
More specifically, it’s worried about DMA requirements that would force it to hand over sensitive data to direct and indirect competitors.
Data that even Apple doesn’t normally access.
The company is warning that it may have to hand over Wi Fi logs, which would allow other large tech companies, such as Meta, to track users.
Apple claims it may also have to hand over emails, medical alerts and messages.
Under the DMA, ‘gatekeeper’ companies, such as Apple, are required to provide free and effective