EU Challenges TikTok’s Addictive Social Media Practices
The European Commission is using the Digital Services Act to challenge TikTok’s addictive design, signaling stricter EU scrutiny of platform architecture and mental health risks.
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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.
EU lawmakers call for social media ban for children under 16
European Parliament urges an EU-wide under‑16 default ban on social media, targeting addictive design and dark patterns, while pressing to strengthen child protection beyond the DSA.
Norway Proposes 15-Year Social Media Age Limit to Protect Minors
Norway plans to raise the social media age limit to 15, seeking EU-style solutions to protect minors online.
EU Advances Digital Protection for Minors with DSA and EDIW
EU focuses on DSA and EDIW to enhance minors’ online protection.
EU Launches TikTok Investigation Under Digital Services Act
EU investigates TikTok under DSA for minor protection, signaling strict digital regulation enforcement.