EU Probes Apple's Geo-Blocking Practices

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Apple receives EU warning to end ‘discriminatory’ geo-blocking practices

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European Union accuses Apple of unlawfully discriminating against EU customers.

EU rules prohibit companies from placing discriminatory provisions” on services that restrict EU customers based on nationality or country of residence.

Apple has one month to propose commitments to address the geo-blocking issues, or risk facing fines.

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