META FACES DEADLINE TO ENABLE INTEROPERABILITY UNDER NEW DIGITAL MARKET ACT
Tech giant Meta, formerly known as Facebook, is racing against the clock to comply with the requirements of the new Digital Markets Act (DMA). The legislation mandates that Meta must enable interoperability with other services within three months of receiving a request.
While Meta has acknowledged the deadline, they have also stated that turning on interoperability for public use may take longer than three months. The DMA specifically requires support for one-on-one chats and file sharing in the first year, with plans to eventually expand to include group chats and calls.
To ensure compliance, third-party providers must sign an agreement to interoperate with Meta’s messaging platforms Messenger and WhatsApp. Meta has requested that providers use WhatsApp’s Signal protocol for encryption, but will accept other protocols that meet security standards.
The DMA is a significant development in the tech industry, aiming to increase competition and protect users’ data privacy. Meta’s swift action to enable interoperability will be closely monitored as they navigate the complex requirements of the new regulation.
Stay tuned to The Puck Drop for updates on Meta’s progress in complying with the Digital Markets Act and the implications for the future of messaging services.
