Are EU digital laws putting users at risk? Apple warns DMA and DSA contradict each other

Apple has accused the European Union of creating contradictory digital laws that weaken consumer safety instead of protecting it. In a sharply worded letter to the European Commission, the company argued that the Digital Markets Act (DMA) and the Digital Services Act (DSA) work against each other and leave mobile users more vulnerable. This was reported by NewsToday24 , citing CBS News.

In the letter, Apple’s general counsel Kyle Andeer responded to EU inquiries about fraud prevention and the protection of minors on the App Store. He argued that the DMA forces Apple to open its ecosystem, allowing external links and third-party app stores “without meaningful safeguards.” Meanwhile, the DSA expects Apple to guarantee high standards of safety and fraud prevention. Apple says these requirements are incompatible: one law demands openness, while the other demands strict control.

According to Andeer, the EU’s approach is “reckless and even dangerous,” as it exposes users to scams, data abuse, and explicit content on third-party platforms that Apple cannot monitor. The company maintains that it had repeatedly warned EU regulators about these risks before the new rules took effect.

In October, the European Commission sent Apple and other major tech firms a series of questions under the DSA framework, asking whether adequate protections for minors and anti-fraud measures had been implemented. Apple argues that the inquiry itself proves the contradiction — the EU asks for tighter control while enforcing legislation that removes it.

The tension between Apple and Brussels has been building for months. The company recently filed a lawsuit against the European Commission after receiving a €500 million fine for alleged violations of the DMA. Additionally, Apple has disabled the automatic synchronization of Wi-Fi credentials between iPhones and Apple Watches in the EU, citing compliance issues tied to interoperability rules.

Andeer urged the European Union to take a holistic approach instead of enforcing the DMA and DSA as isolated laws. Apple publishes annual transparency reports on fraudulent apps removed from its store, which the company says demonstrate its commitment to user protection. However, it insists that regulatory fragmentation threatens to undermine both security and innovation within the European tech market.

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