Apple Computer Inc. met a Tuesday deadline to respond to Scandinavian regulatory claims that Apple is violating their laws by making its market-leading iPod the only compatible portable player for iTunes downloads.
Apple’s response, however, was not immediately made public as regulators considered the company’s request to keep parts of it confidential. Authorities would not comment on the content of the 50-page response letter.
Consumer agencies in Norway, Denmark and Sweden have threatened to take the Cupertino, Calif., company to court on charges of violating contract and copyright laws.
The action could lead to a ban on iTunes from Scandinavian markets if Apple does not allow songs purchased through its iTunes Music Store to be heard on other portable music players and not just the iPod.
