The European Union is implementing new regulations that will require US iPhone app developers to disclose their home address and phone number, raising concerns about privacy. This requirement is part of a broader effort to increase transparency, but it has been met with frustration from independent developers who are concerned about the implications for their privacy and business operations. Additionally, the EU's General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is introducing a mandate that all online purchases within the EU must be possible without creating a customer account, further emphasizing the EU's push for consumer protection and privacy. The EU is also introducing a new Anti-Money Laundering (AML) directive, according to comments from The Hacker News.