Digital Services Act

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11/11/2024

European Commission Targets Temu’s Misleading Marketing Tactics

EU authorities demand Temu address deceptive practices, including fake discounts and misleading reviews, or face fines, amid ongoing DSA investigations.

11/04/2024

EU Launches Investigation into Temu Over Illegal Product Sales

The European Commission has launched formal proceedings against Temu for alleged breaches of the Digital Services Act, focusing on illegal product sales and addictive design concerns.

10/30/2024

Norway Proposes 15-Year Social Media Age Limit to Protect Minors

Norway plans to raise the social media age limit to 15, seeking EU-style solutions to protect minors online.

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10/10/2024

Multi-Stakeholder Workshop Held for DSA Guidelines on Protecting Minors

The Commission held a workshop to gather input for guidelines on protecting minors under the Digital Services Act, focusing on privacy, safety, and security for minors online.

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10/04/2024

EU Commission Requests Data on Recommender Systems from YouTube, Snapchat, TikTok

The European Commission has requested information from YouTube, Snapchat, and TikTok about their recommender systems under the DSA, with responses due by 15 November.

10/01/2024

Six EU countries call for tough DSA action against platforms like Shein, Temu

Six EU nations call for unified enforcement of the Digital Services Act against major e-commerce platforms to ensure compliance and consumer safety.

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09/16/2024

Dutch authority publish guidelines on DSA for service providers

The Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets has issued guidelines to help businesses understand the European Digital Services Act.

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08/27/2024

Telegram CEO Arrest Unrelated to DSA Says European Commission

The European Commission stated that Telegram CEO Pavel Durov’s arrest is unrelated to the DSA, with the investigation based on national laws addressing criminal activity.

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08/19/2024

Meta Faces EU Inquiry Over CrowdTangle Closure

EU scrutinizes Meta’s shutdown of CrowdTangle, questioning compliance with Digital Services Act and data access for researchers.

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08/12/2024

EU Commission wants your feedback on DSA and child safety

The European Commission has initiated a call for evidence to gather feedback on current digital services and data protection regulations, aiming to assess their effectiveness and identify improvements, particularly in the context of the Digital Services Act.