Japan passes legislation to allow third-party app stores on iPhone

[CNMO Technology News] Previously, the European Union passed the Digital Markets Act (DMA), and Apple also opened the App Store under the requirements of this bill. Recently, Japan also passed the "Smartphone Specific Software Competition Promotion Act", which forces Apple to allow access to third-party app stores and payment providers on devices running iOS.

"Smartphone Specific Software Competition Promotion Act"

It is understood that the bill has been passed by the Japanese Senate and will take effect after being approved by the cabinet within the next 18 months. After the bill is passed, Apple will allow third-party app stores to run on its devices, and app developers will be allowed to use third-party payment services.

Penalty for non-compliance

Failure to comply with the Smartphone Specified Software Competition Promotion Act may result in a fine of up to 20% of the relevant turnover, which will increase to 30% in the case of repeated violations.

Apple responds

Apple told The Verge that the Japanese government has made some changes to the bill, which will help protect user privacy, data security, innovation, and Apple’s intellectual property. Apple will continue to work with the Japan Fair Trade Commission as it remains concerned about how the bill will impact Japanese consumers and the secure and private iPhone experience that users expect.

Some foreign media commented that Japan’s move is in line with the trend of international legislative efforts aimed at regulating the dominance of large technology companies.

The following initiatives are similar initiatives aimed at promoting competition and preventing monopolistic behavior:

The EU’s Digital Markets Act (DMA)
The UK’s Digital Markets, Competition and Consumer Act
Various antitrust laws in the US Case

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