Japan is preparing legislation that would require Apple and Google to allow outside app stores and alternate payment methods on their mobile operating systems, according to a new report from Nikkei Asia.
Legislation slated to be sent to the parliament in 2024 would restrict moves by platform operators to keep users in the operators' own ecosystems and shut out rivals, focusing mainly on four areas: app stores and payments, search, browsers, and operating systems.
The legislation would apply to companies based on criteria such as sales and user numbers. Penalties for violation could amount to around 6% of revenue earned from problematic activities.
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Legislation slated to be sent to the parliament in 2024 would restrict moves by platform operators to keep users in the operators' own ecosystems and shut out rivals, focusing mainly on four areas: app stores and payments, search, browsers, and operating systems.
The legislation would apply to companies based on criteria such as sales and user numbers. Penalties for violation could amount to around 6% of revenue earned from problematic activities.
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