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The European Union (EU) on December 14 asked technology companies Apple and Google to provide more details on how they determine risks related to their respective software repositories.
The request for information is the first step in a process recently initiated under the EU’s Digital Services Act (DSA). It does not mean that illegal activity has been detected or sanctions have been initiated.
The European Commission said it wants more information on how Apple and Google have been proactive in identifying any systemic risks associated with the App Store and Google Play. It also wants the tech pioneers to demonstrate that they have complied with digital market rules and advertising transparency to protect online consumers.
By regulation, Apple and Google must respond by January 15, 2024.
The DSA is one of a number of new EU laws aimed at big tech companies, with stricter rules on how to control online content and ensure a safer experience for digital consumers. The European Commission has launched a series of other investigations into major online platforms, such as Amazon, seeking information on how they comply with the DSA. If a platform breaches the DSA, it risks being fined up to 6% of its global turnover.
According to Tin Tuc newspaper