#digital-services-act

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TikTok permanently removing rewards feature from Lite app in France and Spain due to EU pressure.

TikTok agrees to withdraw rewards feature due to potential for excessive screen time.

The European Commission is investigating TikTok for failing to prevent foreign interference in Romania's presidential elections.

EU is investigating TikTok for possible breaches of the Digital Services Act concerning election content and disinformation.

Accountability for online platforms during elections is emphasized by EU officials, especially regarding any foreign interference.

The European Commission suspects TikTok violated the Digital Services Act concerning election integrity during the Romanian presidential elections.

The EU ordered TikTok to freeze data linked to Romanian elections amid concerns of potential interference.

The European Commission investigates TikTok for potential breaches related to election integrity during the Romanian presidential elections.

The European Commission is scrutinizing the compliance of online platforms with the Digital Services Act, focusing on advertising transparency and minor protection.

The European Commission is investigating Facebook and Instagram for potential violations of the EU's digital rulebook and election integrity.

The European Commission issued guidelines under the Digital Services Act to safeguard election integrity digitally.

The Digital Services Act regulates how online actors handle illegal and harmful content online, affecting major platforms like Instagram and Google.

Bluesky struggles with EU regulations despite not qualifying as a Very Large Online Platform under the Digital Services Act due to user count limitations.

Bluesky is violating EU DSA regulations by not disclosing regional user numbers.

Penalties for non-compliance with DSA can reach up to 1% of global turnover.

Bluesky must specifically report EU user numbers despite a global count of 20 million.

Temu risks fines for breaching EU consumer-protection laws due to misleading practices and must adapt to regulatory scrutiny.

The European Commission is investigating Temu's compliance with the Digital Services Act regarding illegal products and consumer safety.

The EU is investigating Temu for failing to adequately control the sale of illegal products on its platform.

EU scrutiny of Temu has increased due to compliance concerns related to the Digital Services Act, particularly regarding illegal goods and user protection.

Temu is contemplating joining a collaborative initiative to combat counterfeit goods in Europe, underscoring its effort to enhance regulatory compliance.

The European Commission investigates Temu for insufficient measures against illegal products under the Digital Services Act.

Telegram's co-founder Pavel Durov was arrested in Paris, intensifying scrutiny of the platform amidst serious criminal allegations.

EU to probe Meta for insufficient action against disinformation from Russia and others.

The EU is investigating Temu under the Digital Services Act due to concerns about illegal products and transparency.

Temu’s parent company could face significant fines for breaches of the DSA, highlighting the EU’s strong regulatory stance.

Clarification on 'systemic risks' under the DSA is necessary to prevent potential censorship and protect freedoms of expression and information.

The EU is intensifying regulatory measures against big tech companies, marking a significant shift in digital market governance.

The European Commission warns against duplicating DSA provisions in other laws to avoid enforcement complications and loopholes for platforms.

Brussels is investigating Telegram for potential misreporting of EU user numbers to evade stricter regulations under the DSA.

Telegram may have underreported user numbers to avoid stricter EU regulations, raising legal concerns for Pavel Durov.

The EU is focusing on guidelines for age verification and online protection of minors, with the Digital Services Act playing a key role.

Breton and Vestager's resignations may signal a new direction for the EU's approach to digital regulation as key laws are implemented.

X clarifies user rights in the EU regarding appeals against decisions under the Digital Services Act, effective November 15, 2024.

The European Union is facing challenges in getting Elon Musk's company, X, to comply with its rules due to Musk's confrontational attitude towards regulators.

The EU may fine social media platform X using revenue from Elon Musk's other companies, increasing potential penalties for content violations.

The European Union is intensifying its investigation of Elon Musk-owned social network X under the Digital Services Act, focusing on various content moderation and transparency concerns.

Australia aims to fine social media companies up to 5% of global revenue for misinformation.

Elon Musk condemns proposed Australian law, highlighting the contentious debate around misinformation and regulation.

ACMA may gain new powers to combat misinformation and disinformation on social media platforms.

EU demands details from Snapchat, TikTok, and YouTube about content recommendation algorithms to assess systemic risks under the Digital Services Act.

Formal investigation on Facebook and Instagram in the EU over child protection concerns under DSA.

TikTok submitted a risk assessment report on its TikTok Lite rewards program to the European Commission in response to concerns over mental health risks, particularly for children.

New bill may empower ACMA to combat misinformation and disinformation on social platforms in Australia.

Big Tech must adapt to European regulation, especially regarding user data access and transparency in light of recent interventions.

The European Commission is investigating Meta for potential breaches of the Digital Services Act, focusing on protection of minors and misinformation.

Telegram's CEO faces criminal charges, while the EU investigates alleged user number misrepresentation in relation to Digital Services Act compliance.

Telegram claims compliance with EU laws and asserts its content moderation meets industry standards, despite CEO Durov's recent arrest in France.

Pavel Durov, CEO of Telegram, was arrested in France over failure to comply with content moderation laws, raising concerns about platform accountability.

Telegram defended CEO Pavel Durov against his detention in France, stating it complies with European laws and asserting he has 'nothing to hide.'

Telegram's CEO Pavel Durov was arrested in France over alleged insufficient moderation of the app regarding criminal activity.

The EU seeks transparency from Meta after the removal of its CrowdTangle tool for tracking disinformation during significant election periods.

Meta's closure of CrowdTangle raises concerns among EU regulators about research access and compliance with the Digital Services Act.

Meta's removal of CrowdTangle raises transparency concerns amid scrutiny from the EU regarding disinformation tracking ahead of elections.

The European Union has initiated formal procedures against Meta for not doing enough to combat disinformation ahead of the EU elections in June.

Meta defends risk mitigation process after EU criticism on content moderation.

Meta's discontinuation of the CrowdTangle tool raises serious concerns about election and disinformation monitoring ahead of EU elections.

The European Union's Digital Services Act and Digital Markets Act were proposed together as a joint response to address Big Tech's market power.

EU warns Microsoft of fines under DSA for not providing data on generative AI tools.

The European Union is investigating Facebook and Instagram for potentially addictive effects on children, following similar probes into TikTok.

Meta and TikTok are under investigation for addictive and harmful effects on young users, including exposure to negative content and unrealistic body images.

The investigations aim to ensure compliance with the Digital Services Act for protecting the mental and physical health of young Europeans online.

EU monitoring disinformation on social media platforms following a shooting incident, with Digital Services Act investigations ongoing.

Shein has been designated a Very Large Online Platform (VLOP) by the European Union due to its large European user base, requiring compliance with Digital Services Act rules by August.

European Commission investigating Facebook and Instagram for potential harm to children through addiction and exposure to inappropriate content.

The European Union is investigating Facebook and Instagram for suspected violations under the Digital Services Act, primarily related to protecting users from foreign disinformation during EU-wide elections.

European Commission investigates Meta Platforms for failure to tackle disinformation and deceptive advertising in EU elections.

Online platforms asked to mitigate election risks and disinformation

Guidelines set for 'Very Large Online Platforms and Search Engines' under DSA

The EU's highest court rejected interim measures requested by Amazon in a case involving compliance with EU platform rules for online advertising.

Amazon must provide ad transparency information publicly.

EU's highest court rules against Amazon's challenge to DSA designation.