Apple has strongly expressed its opposition to a recent European Union regulatory decision called the Digital Markets Act (Digital Markets Act or DMA), which requires Apple to allow third-party app stores.
In a white paper prepared by the company, Apple harshly criticizes sideloading as something extremely dangerous for consumers.
And while Apple is forced into compliance, it says it is working to protect EU consumers from any security risks posed by this new regulation.
According to the new technical document Apple is implementing new protections to ensure the security of third-party app stores while remaining compliant with the DMA.
To be clear: Apple builds multiple layers of security into its devices and systems. and systems. We will do everything we can to reduce these risks. But for all the reasons mentioned, the risks will increase.
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To protect our EU users in the new landscape created by the DMA, Apple is launching Notarization for iOS – A fundamental review of all apps (whether distributed through the App Store or an alternative app marketplace) that reflects the new app distribution landscape and focuses on platform integrity and user privacy. Platform and user protection.
But despite Apple’s criticism of the DMA for failing to protect its users, the tech giant clarified this in its white paper The Notarized Review Guidelines do not cover the content and commerce policies of the App Store Review Guidelines.
It means that “Apps that distribute pornography, apps that encourage the use of tobacco or e-cigarettes, illegal drugs or excessive alcohol consumption, or apps that contain pirated content.” They are not regulated in third-party app stores as they would be in the Apple App Store.