Topic: illegal content
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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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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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UK Fines 4Chan for Online Safety Failures
The UK has fined 4Chan £20,000 for failing to comply with an Online Safety Act investigation by not providing required information on earnings and risk assessments for illegal content. Ofcom warns that continued non-compliance could lead to additional daily fines and emphasizes this as a strict m...
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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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