digital services

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01/07/2025

EU AI Office Staffing Shortfall Risks Effective Regulation

The EU’s AI Office needs more staff to handle AI regulations, as it currently lags behind the UK’s AI oversight capacity, posing risks to EU citizens and businesses.

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12/07/2024

The Commission requires 23 Member States to fully transpose the NIS2 Directive

The European Commission has initiated infringement procedures against 23 Member States for failing to transpose the NIS2 Directive, crucial for EU cybersecurity, into national law by the set deadline.

11/28/2024

EU Lawmakers Scrutinize TikTok’s Influence in Romanian Elections

Romania’s election controversy highlights TikTok’s role in politics, prompting EU scrutiny under the Digital Services Act.

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11/28/2024

EU Commission Adopts Transparency Rules for Digital Services Act

The European Commission’s new regulation under the DSA standardizes transparency reporting for intermediary services, enhancing accountability in EU digital services.

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11/27/2024

Bluesky under EU scrutiny for missing user data

Bluesky faces EU compliance challenges under the Digital Services Act as it approaches significant user growth, yet struggles to meet reporting and legal representation obligations.

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11/15/2024

EU Commission plans to continue tech standardisation work with US

Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo, left, speaks with European Commission Executive Vice President Margrethe Vestager.

11/15/2024

EU requires Apple to stop geo-blocking

The EU has ordered Apple to stop geo-blocking its services, pushing for fair access across the digital market and giving Apple a month to comply or face enforcement actions.

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11/15/2024

EU fines Meta €797 million over Facebook Marketplace practices

The European Commission fined Meta €797.72 million for antitrust violations related to Facebook Marketplace’s integration with Facebook, prompting Meta to plan an appeal while complying with the ruling.

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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.

11/11/2024

ENISA Calls for Feedback on NIS2 Implementation for Digital Infrastructure

ENISA seeks industry feedback on NIS2 cybersecurity guidance to enhance EU digital infrastructure resilience, with comments due by December 9, 2024.