EU unveils ‘revolutionary’ laws to curb big tech firms’ power
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Digital Markets Act aims to allow more competition and let consumers delete preloaded phone apps

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  • New regulations will target six major tech companies to improve consumer experience and data privacy. These include Alphabet, Amazon, Apple, ByteDance, Meta, and Microsoft.
  • Pre-installed apps like weather and email that are difficult to delete will be disallowed, aiming to promote interoperability and reduce “gatekeeping” activities.
  • Companies will be prohibited from monetizing user data collected from phone apps for advertising purposes.
  • The regulations will encourage competition by allowing alternative payment systems, benefiting startups and consumers.
  • The European Commission aims to empower consumers and ensure tech giants adhere to European rules, providing immediate accountability for any issues.
  • kristoff@infosec.pubEnglish
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    1 year ago

    Is there a place where is explained what is exactly in the DMA (and DSA). I did find this video (be it quite high-level) interesting: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8y8BYI422NU&pp=ygURZHNhIGRtYSBleHBsYWluZWQ%3D

    I have been wondering about this. Could the DMA (or DSA) be used to force google/youtube to allow users to disable the “this video might also interest you” (or simular) feeds from youtube, as this is (in my opinion) clearly aimed at creating addictive behaviour.

      • kristoff@infosec.pubEnglish
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        1 year ago

        Funny, I use a special plugin to hidden the “Recommendations” feed on youtube (to counter the “getting hooked” effect), … but this “privacy-respecting open-source alternative frontend to YouTube” does show them (unless you explicitally say you do not want see them).

        For a privacy oriented app, I would concider showing recommendation as “opt-in”, not “opt-out”