EU Considers Gatekeeper Designation for Apple Services Under DMA
Apple has formally acknowledged that its advertising business and Maps services meet the regulatory thresholds of the EU's Digital Markets Act (DMA), triggering a 45-day review by the European Commission. A gatekeeper designation would compel Apple to overhaul data access, interoperability, and cross-service data usage—potentially unlocking new opportunities for ad-tech firms through expanded data streams.
The outcome could reshape Europe's digital ecosystem, forcing Apple to implement structural changes within six months if deemed a gatekeeper. The MOVE underscores the EU's aggressive stance on curbing Big Tech's dominance, with implications for competitive dynamics in ad analytics and cross-platform attribution tools.