Commission Opens DSA Proceedings Against Shein
The European Commission has launched a DSA probe into Shein over illegal product risks, addictive design, and recommender system transparency, with potential fines and corrective measures.
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Commission launches new DSA investigation into X and Grok
The Commission has opened and expanded DSA proceedings against X over Grok and recommender systems, examining failures to assess and mitigate systemic risks from AI‑driven features in the EU.
Council adopts general approach for EU regulation on child sexual abuse prevention
EU moves toward a new regulation imposing risk-based duties on online services, extending voluntary CSAM scanning and creating an EU Centre on Child Sexual Abuse to support enforcement.
Irish media regulator probes TikTok and LinkedIn over DSA child protection duties
Coimisiún na Meán is investigating TikTok and LinkedIn for possible DSA breaches over opaque, non-anonymous reporting mechanisms for suspected child sexual abuse material.
Denmark backs voluntary CSAM detection in EU proposal
Denmark’s Council presidency is pivoting to a voluntary CSAM detection regime, dropping mandatory orders amid Member State concerns over encryption, privacy, and proportionality.
EU stalemate on child abuse scanning and encryption risks
EU child protection scanning laws face renewed delay amid privacy, encryption, and feasibility disputes as a legal gap approaches next April.
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.
Dutch Government’s obstains from EU CSAM Regulation
The Dutch government abstains from supporting the current EU Regulation on combating online child sexual abuse material due to concerns over privacy and digital security.
Hungarian Presidency Revises EU CSAM Detection Law
The new EU draft law on CSAM detection limits scanning to known material, addressing privacy concerns and revising roles for service providers and authorities.