EU Digital Omnibus leaves publishers worse off on cookie consent
The EU Digital Omnibus offers cosmetic consent changes that tighten browser control, depress consent rates and deepen legal uncertainty for publishers under GDPR and ePrivacy.
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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.
Commission presents European Democracy Shield and EU Strategy for Civil Society
The Commission’s Democracy Shield and Civil Society Strategy strengthen EU defenses against disinformation, support free media and elections, and expand protection and funding for civil society.
Ireland investigates X over DSA compliance on user appeals and complaints
Ireland’s media regulator probes X for potential DSA breaches on user appeals, transparency, and complaints, with possible fines up to 6% of annual turnover and parallel EU scrutiny ongoing.
EU to Label WhatsApp Open Channels as DSA VLOP
WhatsApp’s open channels will be designated a DSA VLOP, triggering audits, content moderation and transparency duties while private messaging remains unaffected.
MEPs push DSA probes into Shein AliExpress and Temu over illegal content risks
MEPs urge the Commission to use DSA powers to investigate Shein, AliExpress, Temu, and Wish over child-like sex dolls and consider platform suspension to protect minors and prevent illegal listings.
EU starts work on the code of practice for AI content labelling
The Commission launched a seven‑month process to draft a voluntary code to label AI‑generated content, helping providers and deployers meet AI Act transparency duties that apply from August 2026.
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 appeals body criticizes YouTube for blocking DSA dispute reviews
ACE’s first DSA transparency report cites poor platform cooperation—especially from YouTube—hindering user access to out-of-court content moderation appeals in the EU.
Facebook, Instagram and TikTok violate DSA obligations on moderation and data access
EU finds Meta and TikTok likely in breach of DSA rules on illegal content reporting, user redress, and researcher data access, exposing them to fines up to 6 percent of global revenue.