Developers sue Apple in London over tracking rules
Apple faces a £2 billion lawsuit filed in London on behalf of app developers who allege the company enforced tougher App Tracking Transparency requirements on third-party developers than on its own services, giving Apple’s advertising operations a competitive edge. The claim, led by former CMA official Ann Pope, was lodged at the Competition Appeal Tribunal and follows European scrutiny of the framework introduced in 2021. Regulators in Germany, France, Italy and Poland have examined the rules, and Germany recently agreed changes. The case could lead to compensation and further regulatory actions affecting platform rules and ad practices.
UK claim seeks £2 billion over Apple's app tracking rules
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Apple introduced App Tracking Transparency in 2021. Regulators across Europe have since examined the rules. The new claim could lead to tribunal decisions or further regulatory action.
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