France is probably going to issue an antitrust fine against Apple in March, as the country’s consumer watchdog gears up to rule on whether Apple abused its position over App Tracking Transparency.
An example of an App Tracking Transparency prompt
In July 2023, the French Competition Authority, the Authorite de la Concurrence, said it would open an antitrust investigation into Apple and App Tracking Transparency. Over a year and a half later, the regulator may be concluding its probe.
Two people with knowledge of the regulator’s plans told Reuters on Thursday that a ruling will be arriving in March. “The decision is expected in the spring,” the regulator confirmed, but declined to comment further.