In a recent development, Brazil's Administrative Council for Economic Defense (CADE) has mandated changes to Apple's in-app purchase practices. This decision has prompted a response from ACT | The App Association.

A spokesperson for the association expressed concerns about CADE's intervention in the Brazilian app ecosystem, suggesting it might distort competition. The spokesperson stated, "We are concerned with CADE’s decision to intervene in the Brazilian app ecosystem and risk distorting competition, particularly when the impacts of the European Union’s unprecedented Digital Markets Act are already appearing to reduce the EU’s competitiveness." They emphasized the importance of maintaining access, trust, and opportunities for innovation provided by current platforms for small business developers in Brazil and globally.

ACT | The App Association represents small business developers and is committed to ensuring that regulatory interventions in competitive markets are based on demonstrated harms and sound antitrust analyses. "As the only voice representing the small business developer community," they affirmed their dedication to this cause.

The App Association is a global trade association advocating for small and medium-sized technology companies. Its members include entrepreneurs, innovators, and independent developers across various industries within the global app ecosystem. The association aims to foster a policy environment that encourages innovation while supporting its members with resources to raise capital, create jobs, and develop new technologies.

For further details or inquiries, interested parties can visit www.actonline.org or contact ACT | The App Association through smartphone or app.