Google Warns EU Order Could Weaken Android Security

Google is not accepting the EU's new Android order quietly. The company says the ruling threatens user privacy and security. Even Apple has stepped in to support Google's position.

Google's Official Response

Kent Walker, Google's President of Global Affairs, published a direct rebuttal. He argues the decision risks undermining vital privacy and security guardrails. Walker says this could affect millions of European users.

He also claims the EU ignored evidence Google submitted about user harm. According to Walker, opening Android further will simply weaken device security. That is Google's central argument against the ruling.

Search Data Sharing Raises Bigger Concerns

Walker did not stop at Android security concerns alone. He warned that sharing search data with rivals could endanger national security. This is a stronger claim than Google typically makes in EU disputes.

The EU has not publicly responded to this specific security claim yet. It remains unclear how regulators plan to address it before enforcement begins.

Apple Backs Google's Side

Apple rarely defends Google in public disputes. This time, Apple broke that pattern. Earlier this year, Apple said forcing this kind of access would create a privacy nightmare for users.

That kind of alignment between rivals is uncommon. It signals both companies see a shared risk in how far the EU is pushing platform access rules.

Will Google Fight the Ruling?

Nothing in Google's statement confirms a legal challenge yet. However, the tone of Walker's response suggests one may be coming. Strong warnings like these often precede formal appeals in EU cases.

Google has done this before with other Digital Markets Act rulings. A challenge would not delay the January 2027 or July 2027 deadlines automatically.

What Happens Next

Watch for a formal appeal filing in the coming months. Also watch whether other tech companies join Apple in supporting Google's stance. This dispute could shape how far the EU pushes future platform rules.

For now, the deadlines stand. Google must prepare for compliance even while it protests the decision.