Question
Answer some questions about consequences of the European Union’s 2022 Digital Markets Act, for 10 points each.
[10e] To comply with the DMA, this company announced plans in January 2024 to allow users of its mobile devices to download third-party apps. Currently, this company restricts app downloads to those from its App Store.
ANSWER: Apple
[10m] This social media company’s current “pay or consent” advertising model also fails to comply with the DMA. In 2021, this company received the largest-ever fine under the GDPR for transferring EU user data to the US.
ANSWER: Meta [accept Facebook]
[10h] Four other companies along with Apple and Meta were designated as this type of platform under the DMA. These platforms hold a strong economic position, are entrenched in the market, and serve as strong intermediaries.
ANSWER: gatekeepers
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Summary
| 2024 ACF Fall at Cornell | fall | Y | 3 | 16.67 | 100% | 67% | 0% |
| 2024 ACF Fall at Ohio State | fall | Y | 5 | 18.00 | 100% | 80% | 0% |
| 2024 ACF Fall at Washington | fall | Y | 5 | 18.00 | 100% | 80% | 0% |
| 2024 ACF Fall at Georgia | fall | Y | 11 | 14.55 | 100% | 46% | 0% |
| 2024 ACF Fall at North Carolina | fall | Y | 7 | 18.57 | 86% | 100% | 0% |
| 2024 ACF Fall at Claremont Colleges | fall | Y | 1 | 20.00 | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| 2024 ACF Fall at Rutgers | fall | Y | 5 | 16.00 | 100% | 40% | 20% |
| 2024 ACF Fall at Illinois | fall | Y | 9 | 16.67 | 100% | 67% | 0% |
Data
| Miami A (UG) | Michigan C | 10 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| Michigan A (UG) | Ohio State B (DII) | 10 | 10 | 0 | 20 |
| Michigan B (UG) | Jefferson County Scholars (DII) | 10 | 10 | 0 | 20 |
| Michigan State A | Michigan D (UG) | 10 | 10 | 0 | 20 |
| Ohio State A (UG) | Miami B (UG) | 10 | 10 | 0 | 20 |