I would agree in the sense that the only way this gatekeeper regulation works is if regulators set additional rules and regulatory scrutiny to all non-gatekeepe

I would agree in the sense that the only way this gatekeeper regulation works is if regulators set additional rules and regulatory scrutiny to all non-gatekeepers allowed to distribute applications outside the existing platform controls. The three concerns I have about that is: 1. I do not know if regulators are equipped to understand such technical details (see the rough parts of this legislation) 2. Abuses move at internet speed, while corrections will move at bureaucratic speed. 3. It is drastically harder to regulate businesses outside your country. A shady side-loaded app may not be something that can easily be blocked Notorization does not enforce security or privacy features on macOS. Security features are either enabled across the operating system or are opt-in based on the selected entitlements. A "gatekeeper" presumably will not be allowed broad limits entitlements on side-loaded apps or apps sold in a third party store. There are relatively few enforceable privacy features at the software level. Trying to create them is a cat-and-mouse game between the platform and developers. The way Apple platforms achieve privacy is a mix of technical measures and business measures - ignoring business requirements to gather user consent is a way to get your company banned from the App Store.