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• 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.

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  • General_Effort@lemmy.world ⁨1⁩ ⁨week⁩ ago

    collect certain information from developers

    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.

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    • Zak@lemmy.world ⁨1⁩ ⁨week⁩ ago

      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.

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      • General_Effort@lemmy.world ⁨1⁩ ⁨week⁩ ago

        That says when Google distributes an app via the Play Store, Google must be able to name the developer.

        You’re thinking of the DSA (Article 30), in force since last year. The CRA is on top (or beside) of that, starting in 2027. Some are also pointing the finger at the RED (Article 3 3.). That’s the one that made Apple do USB chargers.

        I expect phones are going to become a lot more locked down, especially in the EU.

        It does not say that when I distribute an app via my website, Google has any obligations whatsoever.

        Yes. Google is only demanding verification for certified phones.

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