TikTok May Breach the DSA Over Harmful Content Recommendations
The Commission finds that TikTok’s For You algorithm may breach the DSA by exposing users, especially minors, to harmful content rabbit holes.
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Court Upholds TikTok and Stripchat DSA VLOP and DMA Gatekeeper Designations
EU courts supported the Commission’s VLOP and gatekeeper designations for Stripchat and TikTok under the DSA and DMA.
National Age Limits Challenge the EU Kids Act
Member States are advancing national social media age limits despite the proposed EU Kids Act, creating legal uncertainty before an EU-wide framework may apply in 2028.
European Commission Study on Financial Scams Under the DSA
A European Commission study maps online financial scams and identifies DSA-relevant platform measures to prevent, detect, and address them.
Booking.com Faces DSA Probe Over Fraud, Phishing and Advertising Transparency
The Commission is investigating Booking.com under the DSA over fraudulent listings, phishing safeguards, and transparency of paid ranking placements.
European Parliament Urges Social Media Probe After Protests
MEPs urge the Commission to investigate social media’s role in protests and consider DSA crisis measures where systemic risks are established.
EU KIDS Act Would Restrict Social Media Access for Children
The proposed EU KIDS Act would impose age limits and safety-by-design duties on major platforms, backed by audits, rapid enforcement, and fines of up to 6% of global turnover.
Commission Expands DSA Oversight to ChatGPT, Reddit and Roblox
The Commission designated ChatGPT as a DSA VLOSE and Reddit and Roblox as VLOPs, requiring enhanced risk-management compliance by January 2027.
Belgium Seeks Crypto Wallet Data From EU Domain Registrars
Belgian piracy orders reportedly seek registrar account, payment, crypto wallet, IP, and log data, raising DSA and GDPR questions for cross-border enforcement.
EU Demands Meta Address Addictive Social Media Features
The Commission expects Meta to introduce stronger child-safety measures under the DSA, including screen-time and parental controls for Facebook and Instagram.