Archive · 23 Dec 2025
Apple Fined $115 Million in Italy
Apple was fined $115.53 million by Italy's competition authority for allegedly abusing its dominant position in the app market.
The regulator claims Apple's App Store policies are unfair to third-party developers.
Apple disagrees, saying its privacy policies protect users and apply equally to all developers.
The investigation started in May 2023 and was coordinated with the European Commission and other international regulators.
Apple plans to appeal the decision.
Apple was fined $115.53 million by Italy's competition authority for alleged anti-trust violations.
The fine is related to Apple's App Store policies, which the regulator claims abuse its dominant position.
The investigation began in May 2023 and was coordinated with the European Commission and other regulators.
Apple disagrees with the decision, stating its App Tracking Transparency (ATT) prompt provides important privacy protections.
Apple plans to appeal the regulator's decision and will continue to defend its privacy protections.
- Who
- Apple and its two divisions
- What
- Fined $115.53 million for alleged abuse of dominant position in the mobile app market
- When
- Monday (specific date not mentioned)
- Where
- Italy
- Why
- For allegedly violating European regulations with Apple's App Store policies
Regulator's Stance
Apple's Stance
App Tracking Transparency Policy
Regulator's Stance
The Italian Competition Authority claims Apple's policy violates European regulations and abuses its dominant position in the app market.
Apple's Stance
Apple argues that its App Tracking Transparency (ATT) prompt provides important privacy protections and applies equally to all developers.
Impact on Developers
Regulator's Stance
The regulator alleges that Apple penalized third-party developers by imposing a more restrictive privacy policy on them.
Apple's Stance
Apple states that developers were forced to duplicate consent requests, which is not a penalty but a result of the policy's implementation.
- Company
- Apple
- Fine Amount
- $115.53 million
- Country
- Italy
- Issue
- App tracking policy and alleged abuse of dominant position
- Regulatory Body
- Italian Competition Authority (AGCM)
- Date of Fine
- Monday (specific date not mentioned)
- Apple's Response
- Apple strongly disagrees with the decision and will appeal
- Investigation Duration
- Opened in May 2023
Sources
Apple fined $115 million in Italy over app tracking policy
Italy Fines Apple Nearly 100 Million Euros Over App Market Dominance Abuse
Italy Regulator Fines Apple $115 Million For Alleged Anti-Trust Violations Through App
