On Wednesday, Apple criticised Meta over concerns about the numerous interoperability requests made by the company that Apple claims could threaten user privacy and security. Under the EU Digital Markets Act (DMA), Apple is required to allow competitors and app developers to access core platform services.
According to Apple, Meta has made 15 requests for access to its technology—far more than any other company. Apple expressed concern that many of Meta's requests would modify functionalities unrelated to the actual operation of its devices. Apple warned that fulfilling these requests could allow Meta to access user information, including messages, emails, calls, photos, calendar events, apps, and passwords. Given Meta's history of privacy violations, Apple feels justified in its standpoint.
A spokesperson for Meta responded, arguing that Apple's claims against interoperability are unfounded and suggest that the company is using privacy as a shield against allegations of anticompetitive behaviour.
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