The European Commission said it had
asked technology giants Apple and Google to elucidate on the involved risk
management in their online platforms for purchasing apps under new regulation
known as the Digital Services Act (DSA).
“The Commission is requesting the
providers of these services to provide more information on how they have
diligently identified any systemic risks concerning the App Store and Google
Play,” said the EU executive.
The two firms were given a January 15
deadline to reply.
They are part of a group of more than a
dozen of the world’s biggest tech companies facing unprecedented legal scrutiny
since the DSA came into force this year, including sweeping new obligations to
tackle illegal content and online security risks.
The EU’s list of questions also concerns
transparency-related issues connected to recommender systems and online
advertisements, the commission said, adding that potential next steps include
the opening of formal proceedings.
Reuters
