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11/04/2024

EU Launches Investigation into Temu Over Illegal Product Sales

The European Commission has launched formal proceedings against Temu for alleged breaches of the Digital Services Act, focusing on illegal product sales and addictive design concerns.

10/15/2024

X Avoids EU Gatekeeper Designation Under DMA

Elon Musk’s X avoids EU gatekeeper status under the Digital Markets Act, escaping stringent obligations after an investigation by the European Commission.

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10/10/2024

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.

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10/07/2024

Commission Publishes Digital Fairness Fitness Check Findings

The EU Digital Fairness Fitness Check reveals the need for updated consumer protection laws to address unique online challenges and prevent harmful practices.

10/07/2024

EU Regulators Urged to Act Against Microsoft’s Edge Browser

Web browser developers urge the EU to act against Microsoft for unfairly promoting Edge on Windows, calling for its inclusion under the Digital Markets Act.

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10/03/2024

Commission Publishes Guide to Support Data Governance Act

The Data Governance Act’s first anniversary sees the release of a practical guide to help stakeholders implement the DGA, promoting secure and voluntary data sharing across the EU.

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09/27/2024

Study Reveals AI’s Role in Enhancing EU Public Sector

The European Commission study highlights AI’s potential to improve EU public services, identifies adoption challenges, and offers policy recommendations for accelerating AI integration.

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09/13/2024

EU Commission and EDPB Collaborate on DMA and GDPR Guidance

The European Commission and EDPB collaborate to clarify the interplay between the DMA and GDPR, ensuring coherent application for digital gatekeepers.

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08/27/2024

Telegram CEO Arrest Unrelated to DSA Says European Commission

The European Commission stated that Telegram CEO Pavel Durov’s arrest is unrelated to the DSA, with the investigation based on national laws addressing criminal activity.

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08/19/2024

Meta Faces EU Inquiry Over CrowdTangle Closure

EU scrutinizes Meta’s shutdown of CrowdTangle, questioning compliance with Digital Services Act and data access for researchers.