Apple has already begun to remove applications whose developers have not provided the information required by the DSA from the App Store throughout the EU. More than 100,000 applications are said to be affected. — AFP Relaxnews
Apple is starting to remove applications from its App Store in Europe in order to comply with EU legislation on digital services, which requires developers to provide precise contact information.
Over the past few days, the Cupertino-based tech firm has been carrying out a major clean-up operation in the App Stores of European Union member states, removing numerous applications that do not comply with the new requirements of the Digital Services Act (DSA). This legislation aims to strengthen transparency and accountability of developers regarding European users.
The European Digital Services Act is a piece of legislation adopted in October 2022, designed to create a safer and more transparent online environment for all Internet users. As far as online stores like Apple's App Store are concerned, the DSA imposes several obligations, starting with full transparency for app publishers. Developers must declare their trader status and provide precise contact information, such as a postal address, telephone number and email address. If this is not the case, Apple can remove their creations from its store.
Apple has already begun to remove applications whose developers have not provided the information required by the DSA from the App Store throughout the EU. More than 100,000 applications are said to be affected.
For European users, this means no future updates for applications that no longer appear in the App Store, which could quickly lead to security problems. However, this initiative is aimed above all at protecting users by ensuring that the applications available all meet high standards of transparency and accountability.
Note that Google is also required to comply with the same European legislation for its Play Store. – AFP Relaxnews
