Digital Markets Act.
The DMA regulates large online platforms designated as 'gatekeepers' by the European Commission. It imposes obligations to ensure fair and contestable digital markets - including data portability, interoperability, anti-self-preferencing, and transparency requirements. Non-compliance carries the highest percentage-based penalties in EU law.
Maximum penalty
10% global turnover (20% for repeat offenses)
Source: Article 30
Key requirements
Allow users to un-install pre-installed apps
Allow third-party app stores and sideloading
Do not use business user data to compete against them
Allow users to link to offers outside the platform
+4 more requirements in the complete guide.
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Apple
Anti-steering provisions in App Store (music streaming)
€1.8B
2024
DMA compliance investigation for Search, Shopping, and Play
Investigation ongoing
2024
How Tessera automates DMA compliance
Gatekeeper obligation tracking and compliance monitoring
Data portability requirement validation
Anti-self-preferencing audit trail
Transparency report generation for ranking algorithms
Business user complaint management and resolution tracking
DMA compliance checklist
Essential steps to achieve and maintain DMA compliance.
Determine if your platform meets gatekeeper thresholds
Map all DMA obligations applicable to your core platform services
Implement data portability mechanisms for users and business users
+4 more steps in the full checklist.
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Calculate your DMA exposure.
See exactly how DMA penalties apply to your revenue and industry profile.