Norway declares Apples iTunes illegal
Thu, 2007-01-25 14:37 - Topics:
Norway declares Apples iTunes illegal
Apple was dealt a blow in Europe on Wednesday when Norways powerful consumer ombudsman ruled that its iTunes online music store was illegal because it did not allow downloaded songs to be played on rival technology companies devices.
The decision is the first time any jurisdiction has concluded iTunes breaks its consumer protection laws and could prompt other European countries to review the situation.
The ombudsman has set a deadline of October 1 for the Apple to make its codes available to other technology companies so that it abides by Norwegian law. If it fails to do so, it will be taken to court, fined and eventually closed down.
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