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What is TikTok Lite and why is the EU concerned about it?

TikTok Lite is under investigation by the EU for compliance with the Digital Services Act, including concerns about its impact on users' mental health. [ more ]

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Engadget

3 weeks ago

The EU opens an investigation into TikTok Lite, citing addiction concerns

The EU has opened an investigation into TikTok Lite under the DSA due to concerns about addictive design language and potential impact on young users. [ more ]

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ReadWrite

Google, Apple and Meta investigated by the EU

EU launched investigations into Meta, Apple, and Alphabet for potential breaches of the Digital Markets Act (DMA)

Companies could face fines of up to 10% of their annual turnover [ more ]

TNW | Fintech-Ecommerce

EU investigates Apple, Google, Meta in first-ever probe under DMA competition law

The EU is investigating Apple, Google's parent company Alphabet, and Meta for potential Digital Markets Act violations.

The EU Commission is targeting specific issues like anti-steering and self-preferencing in the investigations. [ more ]

The Globe and Mail

Apple, Google and Meta targeted in EU's first Digital Markets Act probes

EU is investigating Apple, Google, and Meta for potential Digital Markets Act breaches.

Violations could lead to fines up to 10% of companies' global annual turnover. [ more ]

WIRED

The EU Targets Apple, Meta, and Alphabet for Investigations Under New Tech Law

Apple, Meta, and Alphabet are under EU investigation for possibly not complying with new competition rules.

EU's Digital Markets Act imposes heavy fines on tech giants for lack of compliance. [ more ]

www.theguardian.com

EU investigates Apple, Meta and Google owner Alphabet under new tech law

EU investigating Apple, Google, and Meta for potential breaches of Digital Markets Act

Significant fines possible if found guilty [ more ]

Social Media Today

TikTok Adds New 'Data Portability API' to Adhere with New EU Rules

TikTok launches Data Portability API for EEA users to transfer data categories or full archives.

Digital Markets Act ensures fair play, while the Digital Services Act focuses on user data control and protection. [ more ]

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Investing.com UK

EU opens formal investigation into TikTok over possible online content breaches By Reuters

EU investigates TikTok for breaching online content rules

Possible hefty fines for TikTok if found guilty of breaching DSA rules [ more ]

NBC News

E.U. opens formal investigation into TikTok over possible online content breaches

The European Union will investigate TikTok for possible breaches of online content rules aimed at protecting children and ensuring transparent advertising.

If TikTok is found guilty of breaching DSA rules, its owner, ByteDance, could face fines of up to 6% of its global turnover. [ more ]

GSMArena.com

Privacy professionals

EU opens investigation into TikTok's potential breach of obligations to protect minors

The EU is investigating TikTok for possible breaches of online content rules and may fine it up to 6% of its global turnover.

TikTok must comply with the EU's Digital Services Act, focusing on tackling illegal content and risks to public security. [ more ]

The Globe and Mail

EU opens formal investigation into TikTok over possible online content breaches

EU to investigate if TikTok breached content rules

Potential fines up to 6% of ByteDance's global turnover [ more ]

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www.aljazeera.com

2 weeks ago

Europe politics

EU launches disinformation probe against social media giant Meta

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

www.dw.com

3 weeks ago

Europe politics

EU launches probe into Chinese medical procurement DW 04/24/2024

The EU is investigating whether China favors local suppliers under 'Buy China' policy, particularly in the medical devices market. [ more ]

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Europe politics

EU investigates Chinese solar firms over unfair subsidies DW 04/03/2024

Chinese solar panel manufacturers under EU investigation for alleged unfair subsidies in Romania.

EU upholds competition rules to ensure fair play in public tenders for economic security. [ more ]

WSOC TV

2 weeks ago

Facebook and Instagram face European Union scrutiny over possible breaches of digital rulebook

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

ReadWrite

EU initiates investigation into Apple's restriction on progressive web apps

Apple under EU investigation for restricting access to PWAs

EU examines Apple's compliance with Digital Markets Act [ more ]

Social Media Today

EU Officials Launch Investigation into TikTok Over Potential DSA Violations

Formal proceedings opened against TikTok under the Digital Services Act for protection of minors and data access

Second major probe under DSA with TikTok not allowed to make commitments to remedy issues during the investigation [ more ]

ReadWrite

EU probes TikTok over alleged failure to protect children online

The European Union is investigating TikTok for alleged failure in protecting children online under the Digital Services Act.

Concerns are raised over TikTok's protection of minors, advertising transparency, data access, addictive design, harmful content, and verification tools. [ more ]

www.dw.com

EU opens TikTok probe over child protection DW 02/19/2024

EU investigates TikTok for child protection breaches

EU's focus on online protection for minors [ more ]

Engadget

Privacy professionals

The EU opens a wide-ranging probe into TikTok

Focus on safety of minors in TikTok investigation

Examination of TikTok's design, age verification, and default privacy settings [ more ]

www.theguardian.com