European Commission

12/07/2024

TikTok Faces EU Scrutiny Over Election Risk Management

The European Commission requests information from TikTok under the DSA to assess risk management related to Romanian elections, focusing on information manipulation and recommender systems.

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12/04/2024

Commission Adopts eID Wallet Rules for EU Digital Identity

The EU adopts rules for eID Wallets, ensuring secure, interoperable digital identity management across Member States by 2026.

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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.

11/27/2024

Google Adjusts EU Search Results to Comply with Digital Markets Act

Google proposes changes to European search results to address traffic concerns and comply with the Digital Markets Act, aiming to balance competitor demands and regulatory requirements.

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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 Seeks Input on AI Act Definitions and Banned Uses of AI

The EU is consulting stakeholders to refine AI Act guidelines, focusing on defining AI systems and banned uses, with guidance expected in early 2025.

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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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11/13/2024

EU digital governance is too complex

The EU’s digital rulebook aims to streamline governance, but its complexity challenges organizations’ compliance, necessitating effective digital governance frameworks to achieve its objectives.

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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.