Italian Antitrust Authority Fines Apple $12 Million
30 Novembro 2020 - 5:52AM
Dow Jones News
By Cecilia Butini
Italy's antitrust authority said Monday that it has imposed a
fine of 10 million euros ($12 million) on U.S. technology giant
Apple Inc. for what it described as "misleading" and "aggressive"
trade practices.
The authority, also known as AGCM, said the fine affected Apple
subsidiaries Apple Distribution International Ltd. and Apple Italia
Srl.
According to the regulator, the company misled customers when it
advertised eight different iPhone models--ranging from the iPhone 8
to the iPhone 11 pro Max--as being able to resist water at a depth
of up to four meters. Apple failed to disclose that water
resistance is only attainable in controlled settings and not in
everyday circumstances, AGCM said.
Meanwhile, the authority said Apple not assisting customers who
claimed on water damage to their iPhones is an aggressive trade
practice, as it prevents customers from exercising their lawful
rights.
Apple wasn't immediately available for comment.
Write to Cecilia Butini at cecilia.butini@wsj.com
(END) Dow Jones Newswires
November 30, 2020 03:37 ET (08:37 GMT)
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