Italy opens first DMA probe into Apple over iCloud access
Key takeaways
- Italy opens first DMA probe into Apple over i Cloud access Apple is required to ensure that third-party providers of consumer cloud services can interact freely and effectively with the company’s operating systems.
- The move is the first time the competition regulator has exercised its powers under the DMA, introduced by Law 214 of 30 December 2023 to enhance competition in the digital market sector.
- The investigation relates specifically to Apple’s iOS and iPadOS operating systems.
Italy opens first DMA probe into Apple over i Cloud access Apple is required to ensure that third-party providers of consumer cloud services can interact freely and effectively with the company’s operating systems. · Verdict · sdx15/Shutterstock.com. Anwesha Pattanaik Wed, June 17, 2026 at 6:06 PM GMT+7 2 min read AAPL The Italian Competition Authority, Autorita Garante della Concorrenza e del Mercato (AGCM), has begun a probe into Apple concerning compliance with interoperability obligations under the European Digital Markets Act (DMA).
The move is the first time the competition regulator has exercised its powers under the DMA, introduced by Law 214 of 30 December 2023 to enhance competition in the digital market sector.
The investigation relates specifically to Apple’s iOS and iPadOS operating systems.