"Vice-President of the European Commission Henna Virkkunen said on Friday that the EU executive branch is demanding information from US platforms Apple, Snapchat, Google, and YouTube over allegations of insufficient child protection. While the European Union has strict regulations governing online spaces, including limits on what children can access online, concern is growing that current measures are not enough to address the problem."
"What could happen next? After reviewing the information, if the commission suspects an infringement of the EU's Digital Services Act (DSA), it may open formal proceedings. If a breach of EU rules is established by the commission, fines of up to 6% of a company's global turnover can be imposed. The DSA requires platforms to promptly remove illegal content from their sites and offer users the option to report it. Large services must follow stricter rules than smaller ones."
The European Commission has requested information from Apple Store, Google Play, Snapchat and YouTube about measures to protect minors online. EU law mandates very high privacy, security and safety standards for minors using online services. The Commission will review responses and may open formal proceedings under the Digital Services Act if infringements are suspected. The DSA requires prompt removal of illegal content, user reporting options, and imposes stricter obligations on large platforms. Confirmed breaches can lead to fines up to 6% of global turnover. Platforms retain responsibilities to safeguard children while ensuring minors' access to information and social contacts.
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