Topic: digital services act
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EU Defies Trump Tariff Threats, Cracks Down on Meta
The EU accuses Meta of violating the Digital Services Act by providing inadequate tools for reporting illegal content and challenging moderation decisions, potentially leading to a multi-billion dollar fine. Meta's platforms are criticized for using "dark patterns" in their reporting systems and ...
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EU Accuses Instagram and Facebook of Breaking Content Rules
European regulators have accused Meta's Facebook and Instagram of violating the Digital Services Act due to inadequate content moderation systems and lack of transparency regarding illegal material and researcher data access. The platforms were criticized for implementing confusing systems and da...
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US Told to Exempt Big Tech from Digital Services Act
US regulators oppose the EU's Digital Services Act, arguing it threatens free speech and digital security for American users under First Amendment protections. The FTC warns that compliance with foreign regulations like the DSA or GDPR must not weaken encryption or lead to censorship, as this cou...
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EU Probes Tech Giants Apple, Google, Microsoft Over Online Scams
The EU is questioning Apple, Google, Microsoft, and Booking Holdings about their efforts to combat financial fraud as part of enforcing the Digital Services Act for a safer online environment. This scrutiny could lead to investigations and fines if companies fail to prove adequate measures agains...
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EU Probes Apple, Google, Microsoft Over Online Scam Response
The EU is demanding that Apple, Google, Microsoft, and Booking Holdings provide information on their efforts to combat online scams under the Digital Services Act. Regulators are focusing on app stores and search engines to assess how they identify and remove fraudulent apps and deceptive search ...
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