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DMA: Apple Litigation

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+ The FSFE is intervening for Free Software in a key court case involving Apple and the European Commission. + Apple is trying to avoid obligations derived from the Digital Markets Act (DMA). + The FSFE seeks to hold Apple accountable under the DMA in a developer-friendly way. +

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+ Illustration of an apple with a worm in its inside +
+ Graphic by Rahak, CC-BY-SA 4.0 +
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Apple’s unbalanced power is a threat to Free Software

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Apple is one of the largest tech companies in the world. Its + unbalanced power spans over key aspects of software and devices, + profoundly distorting digital markets. Apple’s dominance negatively + affects not only competition among other companies, but software + freedom, open internet and ultimately digital democracy.

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The Digital Markets Act (DMA) is the European Union’s regulatory + response to such corporate power. The law applies to very large + companies exercising “gatekeeper control” in the EU. The DMA imposes + on such companies several obligations, like the right to install and + uninstall software in devices, prohibitions to non-removable + pre-installed software, enabling third-party app stores and access + rights via interoperability with software and hardware functions.

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In September 2023, the European Commission designated Apple as + “gatekeeper” under the DMA. With that, the law began to apply on + Apple’s operating system, app store and browser. However, Apple has + taken an aggressive position against the DMA starting litigation + against the European Commission in November, 2023.

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>Due to the high risks against Software Freedom involved in this + case, in February 2024, the FSFE decided to intervene to hold Apple + accountable under the DMA in a developer-friendly way.

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Barriers against software freedom and vendor lock-in are constant hurdles faced by developers and users interacting with Apple
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Safeguarding the interests of Free Software developers and users

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Apple, in this case (T-1080/23), is trying to dodge the DMA rules over its app store and interoperability of its operating system. The company’s narrow interpretation of the DMA frames these obligations as disproportionate in relation to its commercial and economic interests.

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The FSFE is countering this position by proving that Apple is being regulated in the light of public interest. We assert that Apple should compete on trustworthiness. Developers and users should benefit from alternative services and products, not just those offered by Apple. For reasons of fair competition, cybersecurity and consumer protection we claim the case be dismissed completely.

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Here is how your rights are affected:

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As a developer:

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As a user:

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+ Read our court submission +

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Help us win this legal struggle for Software Freedom!

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Apple may have more billions of dollars than FSFE has balloons. However, such concentrated power should not intimidate us to defend Software Freedom!
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This case is a pivotal moment in the struggle for Software Freedom. + Apple has billions of dollars to hinder proper implementation of the DMA. + We say no to restricting the rights and freedoms of Free Software developers and users! + We are the only civil society organisation taking action in this case. Our victory depends on your financial support. + We face this risky challenge with courage and determination. Donate to our cause today! +
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+ + Donate to the FSFE to defend Software Freedom + +

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Timeline of the case

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+ + + + + + diff --git a/fsfe.org/activities/applelitigation/index.sources b/fsfe.org/activities/applelitigation/index.sources new file mode 100644 index 0000000000..f35f18b55a --- /dev/null +++ b/fsfe.org/activities/applelitigation/index.sources @@ -0,0 +1,4 @@ +fsfe.org/news/*/*:[dma] +fsfe.org/news/*/.*:[dma] +fsfe.org/events/*/*:[dma] +fsfe.org/events/*/.*:[dma] \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fsfe.org/activities/deviceneutrality/index.en.xhtml b/fsfe.org/activities/deviceneutrality/index.en.xhtml index b9dd4e2a7d..e5350b62ff 100644 --- a/fsfe.org/activities/deviceneutrality/index.en.xhtml +++ b/fsfe.org/activities/deviceneutrality/index.en.xhtml @@ -1,7 +1,7 @@ -2 +3 Device Neutrality @@ -363,6 +363,14 @@ end-user control over personal data.

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EU Court Case: Holding Apple accountable under the DMA

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+ The FSFE is intervening for Free Software in a key court case involving Apple and the European Commission. + Apple is trying to avoid obligations derived from the Digital Markets Act (DMA). + The FSFE seeks to hold Apple accountable under the DMA in a developer-friendly way. +

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Initiatives for Device Neutrality

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Enforcement mechanisms

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Enforcement mechanisms

The DMA represents a new attitude towards platform regulation. It is a @@ -244,6 +242,15 @@ by gatekeepers. The regulators can communicate to the Commission to start proceedings.

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EU Court Case: Holding Apple accountable under the DMA

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+ The FSFE is intervening for Free Software in a key court case involving Apple and the European Commission. + Apple is trying to avoid obligations derived from the Digital Markets Act (DMA). + The FSFE seeks to hold Apple accountable under the DMA in a developer-friendly way. +

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DMA's implementation and Free Software

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