EU Asks Apple, Google To Clarify App Store Risk Management

The EU's list of questions also concerns transparency-related issues linked to recommender systems and online advertisements, the commission said.

The European Commission on Thursday said it had asked technology giants Apple and Google to clarify their risk management regarding their online platforms for purchasing apps under new regulation known as the Digital Services Act (DSA).

"The Commission is requesting the providers of these services to provide more information on how they have diligently identified any systemic risks concerning the App Store and Google Play", the EU executive said in a statement.

The two firms were given a January 15 deadline to reply.