Apple has expressed concerns over Meta’s requests for access to its software tools, citing potential compromises to user privacy and security. Meta has made 15 requests for interoperability, seeking extensive access to Apple’s technology stack. Apple claims many of these requests could alter its services in ways that raise significant privacy and security risks. This has sparked a broader tension between the two tech giants.
The disagreement centers on compliance with the European Union’s Digital Markets Act (DMA), which requires large tech companies to allow interoperability with their services. Apple argues that fulfilling Meta’s requests could enable platforms like Facebook and Instagram to access sensitive user data. Meta has rejected Apple’s claims, accusing the company of using privacy concerns as a pretext for anti-competitive behavior. The European Commission is reviewing how Apple must comply with the DMA’s interoperability rules.
