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Apple says EU interoperability laws pose severe privacy risks

Apple has published a white paper that backs the European Union’s policy of interoperability between rival technology firms, but says the law is open to risky interpretation.

EU asks Apple to open up iPhone to competitors

In a similar move to its March 2024 raising of security concerns about the Digital Markets Act, Apple has published a white paper about the EU’s interoperability laws. Interoperability is the requirement that Apple share its technology with rivals, so that they can provide users with features such as recording audio through an iPhone’s microphone.

It follows the EU’s publication of a document asking Apple to change its proprietary technology to be accessible by competitors. Apple’s white paper, called “It’s getting personal”, argues that “abuse of the DMA’s interoperability mandate could expose your private information.”

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