Following the European Commission's announcement regarding Alphabet's compliance with the Digital Markets Act (DMA), ACT | The App Association has expressed concerns about the implications of these findings. Morgan Reed, President of ACT | The App Association, commented on the situation: “Today’s preliminary findings reinforce what we have long cautioned: the DMA’s enforcement does not foster a culture of innovation. Instead, as EVP Riebera said in her statement, its focus is to create ‘a culture of compliance.’ We know from experience that having technology at the speed of government is a losing proposition for consumers and developers alike.”
Reed further addressed claims made by the European Commission concerning Google's mobile app marketplace, stating: “The claims made by the European Commission around Google’s mobile app marketplace, the Play store, once again show how regulators in the EU are focused on the wrong thing. Our members in the EU rely on app stores like Play to provide a constantly updated and improved bundle of services and groundbreaking technology. Simply telling Google they can’t charge for those services guarantees our community will see ever-diminishing updates and improvements. Taking away economic incentives fractures these marketplaces and would put the livelihood of our members at risk.”
ACT | The App Association argues that while competition regulation is necessary, it should benefit small businesses rather than merely penalizing larger companies. They call for a balanced approach that supports innovation and helps small tech firms succeed.
The association represents small and medium-sized technology companies globally, working to promote policies that encourage innovation and support their members' growth.
For more information about ACT | The App Association, visit www.actonline.org.