I’m not aware of any EU law requiring an OS vendor to restrict how users install software. The DMA requires Google to collect certain information from developers using Google’s store for distribution.
Economic operators shall, on request, provide the market surveillance authorities with the following information:
the name and address of any economic operator who has supplied them with a product with digital elements
That says when Google distributes an app via the Play Store, Google must be able to name the developer.
It does not say that when I distribute an app via my website, Google has any obligations whatsoever.
General_Effort@lemmy.world 1 week ago
I think Google is mainly aiming to comply with EU law. But Brussels effect…
It should give Europeans pause that their tech regulation is red state style. Explains why their tech industry is on a red state level.
Zak@lemmy.world 1 week ago
I’m not aware of any EU law requiring an OS vendor to restrict how users install software. The DMA requires Google to collect certain information from developers using Google’s store for distribution.
General_Effort@lemmy.world 1 week ago
Yes. Like a copy of their identity papers.
Consult Article 23 (“Identification of economic operators”) of the CRA. The entry into force fits Google’s timeline.
Zak@lemmy.world 1 week ago
That says when Google distributes an app via the Play Store, Google must be able to name the developer.
It does not say that when I distribute an app via my website, Google has any obligations whatsoever.