Former EU Leaders Call for Google Adtech Breakup
Former European leaders urge the EU to separate Google’s adtech business to restore competition and protect media independence, emphasizing the need for a European Tech Deal.
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EU investigates TikTok for DSA violations in Romanian Elections
The EU investigates TikTok for potential DSA violations in election integrity during the Romanian elections, focusing on foreign interference and political ad policies.
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.
Commission Publishes Digital Fairness Fitness Check Findings
The EU Digital Fairness Fitness Check reveals the need for updated consumer protection laws to address unique online challenges and prevent harmful practices.
Meta Faces Potential €12.2 Billion Fine for EU Antitrust Violations
Meta may face a €12.2 billion EU antitrust fine for allegedly anticompetitive practices in integrating Marketplace with Facebook.
Meta Faces Deadline Over “Pay or Consent” Model Compliance
Meta faces EU scrutiny over its “pay or consent” model, risking significant penalties if it fails to address consumer protection concerns by September 1, 2024.
EU Court Upholds TikToks’s Gatekeeper Designation
The EU Court of Justice upheld the designation of ByteDance as a gatekeeper under the Digital Markets Act, reinforcing EU efforts to regulate dominant tech companies.
EU Targets X for Digital Services Act Violations
The EU alleges tech company X violated the Digital Services Act, risking fines up to 6% of its global revenue due to issues with paid verification, ad transparency, and data access for researchers.
Mozilla compares major online platform online advertising transparency
EU Digital Services Act mandates public ad libraries for major platforms; effectiveness varies.
EU Regulators Scrutinize Tech Giants Over AI Risks
EU regulators query tech giants on AI risks management, underpinning DSA’s role in safeguarding online spaces.