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BEUC Criticizes Big Tech's DMA Compliance

The BEUC report criticizes Meta, Apple, and Google for insufficient compliance with the EU's Digital Markets Act, recommending specific improvements for interoperability and consumer choice.

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What specific recommendations does the BEUC make for each company?: The BEUC suggests that Meta should conduct live user tests on WhatsApp and Messenger's interoperability with third-party services to ensure true consumer choice. Apple should provide a one-click option for setting default third-party apps, and Google should open its search results pages to other vertical search services.
What is the main concern of the BEUC regarding Meta, Apple, and Google?: The BEUC believes Meta, Apple, and Google need to improve interoperability with third-party businesses to comply with the Digital Markets Act (DMA). They argue that while some improvements have been made, significant obstacles remain to fully open platforms to consumers.
What are the overall implications of this report and the EU's investigations?: The BEUC report highlights the ongoing challenges in ensuring that large tech companies comply with the DMA's interoperability requirements. The EU's investigations and potential fines underscore the importance of achieving true market openness and consumer choice.
What progress has Apple made, and what further improvements does the BEUC suggest?: Apple has made progress in allowing users to change default browsers and apps and uninstall apps more easily, but the BEUC recommends further improvements to user clarity and ease of access. Similarly, Google faces scrutiny for potentially favoring its own vertical search services.
What is the Digital Markets Act (DMA), and what are the consequences of non-compliance?: The DMA, applicable since 2023, mandates interoperability for designated "gatekeeper" platforms. Non-compliance can result in fines up to 10% of a company's global turnover. The EU is actively investigating potential violations by major tech companies.

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