"On Friday, the European Commission formally accused both Meta and ByteDance's TikTok of violating the Digital Services Act (DSA). Also Read: Meta, TikTok Challenge EU's Digital Services Act Fees, Call Them 'Absurd,' 'Discriminatory' And Based On Flawed Calculations The Commission issued preliminary findings that the platforms are illegally restricting researchers' access to public data. The regulatory body also singled out Meta, alleging that Facebook and Instagram make it too difficult for users to report illegal content and appeal moderation decisions."
"In its initial findings, the Commission states that both TikTok and Meta have created cumbersome processes that hinder researchers' access to public platform data. The Commission leveled additional charges specifically against Meta. Regulators found that both Facebook and Instagram fail to provide a simple and accessible system for users to report illegal content. These findings are preliminary, and the Commission has given Meta and TikTok the opportunity to respond and propose remedies."
European Commission issued preliminary findings that Meta and ByteDance's TikTok violated the Digital Services Act by illegally restricting researchers' access to public platform data. Regulators specifically alleged that Facebook and Instagram make reporting illegal content and appealing moderation decisions too difficult. The Commission gave both companies an opportunity to respond and propose remedies; confirmed violations could trigger fines up to 6% of global annual turnover. A new EU rule taking effect October 29 will grant researchers broader access to platform data. Apple and Meta are reportedly negotiating with the Commission to settle antitrust cases and amend practices to comply with the Digital Markets Act after a combined 700 million euro fine in April.
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