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Italy Hits Tech Giant Apple With €98M Fine Over App Tracking Abuse

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On December 22, 2025, Italy’s antitrust authority (AGCM) officially imposed a staggering €98.6 million ($116 million) fine on Apple, accusing the tech giant of abusing its “super-dominant” market position. The investigation revealed that while Apple markets its App Tracking Transparency (ATT) features as a win for user privacy, the implementation creates a “double consent” burden that unfairly discriminates against third-party developers. By forcing external apps to jump through multiple regulatory hoops while streamlining its own internal services, Apple has effectively tilted the playing field in its favor.

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