Digital Services Act one year on
The EU’s Digital Services Act enforcement intensifies with ongoing probes into major platforms like Meta and TikTok, while some member states lag in appointing necessary regulators.
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EU Launches Consultation on AI Act Rules for GPAI Providers
The EU has launched a consultation on AI Act rules for GPAI providers, aiming for broad stakeholder input to ensure compliance and transparency.
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.
Microsoft blames EU regulations for major IT outage
A faulty antivirus update from CrowdStrike caused an IT outage affecting up to 8.5 million Windows devices, with Microsoft blaming a 2009 EU agreement for preventing preventive security measures.
Tech Giants Withhold Products in EU Over Regulations
U.S. tech giants are withholding products from the EU due to regulatory concerns, potentially opening the market to European competitors and altering the global digital landscape.
EU AI Act Published
The EU AI Act, effective August 1, 2024, imposes phased compliance deadlines for AI developers, focusing on transparency, data quality, and ethical standards.
EU Commission’s allows AI providers to draft their own codes of practice
The European Commission allows AI providers to draft their own compliance codes, raising concerns about civil society’s limited role and potential industry bias.
DMA and GDPR: Balancing Data Sharing and Privacy
The DMA regulates large digital platforms by mandating data sharing with anonymization, aiming to balance user privacy and data utility while complementing the GDPR.
EU accuses Meta for Digital Markets Act breach with “pay or consent”
The EU charges Meta with violating the Digital Markets Act, highlighting concerns over its “pay or consent” model and emphasizing the need for user control over data usage.
Shein and Temu Under EU Scrutiny for DSA Compliance
The EU Commission has requested information from Shein and Temu on their compliance with the Digital Services Act, focusing on consumer protection and transparency, with potential penalties for non-compliance.