Japan to levy big fines with new app rules


Similar to the European Union's new Digital Markets Act, behaviour deemed anti-competitive could see operators fined up to 20% of their revenues in Japan. — AFP

TOKYO: Japan’s cabinet approved April 26 legislation that would slap major fines on tech giants like Google or Apple if they block access to third-party smartphone apps and payment systems.

Similar to the European Union's new Digital Markets Act, behaviour deemed anti-competitive could see operators fined up to 20% of their revenues in Japan.

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