# UK CMA consults on proposed developer access to Apple's NFC technology

_Published Tuesday, October 20, 2026 at 6:22 AM EDT · Policy, Products · Latest · Tier 2 — Notable_

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The UK's Competition and Markets Authority is consulting on a proposed requirement to give developers access to near field communication (NFC) technology on iOS devices on fair, reasonable, transparent and non-discriminatory terms. The consultation includes the regulator's provisional assessment of the measure's effectiveness and proportionality.

Parties with Apple non-disclosure agreements may respond to the consultation. Apple has also confirmed that it will not use other confidentiality provisions to prevent responses.

## Sources

- [Competition and Markets Authority - Activity on GOV.UK](https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/proposed-nfc-access-conduct-requirement-for-apples-mobile-platform)

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