Apple, Google, Facebook, and Microsoft Union
In 2018, a data transfer project was launched to create an open-source inter-service data portability platform so that all users on the Internet could quickly transfer their data between online service providers at any time. The project was launched and introduced by Google on July 20, 2018, and partnered with Facebook, Microsoft, and Twitter. Almost a year after the official launch, the Data Transfer Project (DTP) announces new partners and functions. Today Apple has joined the project to develop a compatible iCloud data input and output system from the project. Also, several alternative social networks have joined the DTP, including Mastadon. The participants in the Data Transfer Project believe that mobility and interoperability are crucial for innovation. Simplifying individual choice of services facilitate competition, allows people to try new services, and allows them to choose the offer that suits best their needs. It mainly consisted of code to ensure compatibility of ...