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Poland risks legal action for failing to appoint digital regulator
A year after the legal deadline, Warsaw has still not designated a national watchdog to help the European Commission collect evidence on the implementation of the Bloc’s online platform rules.
Online platforms disinformation code going formal, but X is out
The voluntary effort by online platforms dates back to 2022, and sets out a range of commitments and measures to counter fake news online.
EU Commission to look at improving platform disputes
Under the online platform rules, out-of-court dispute settlement bodies can offer a less time-consuming legal route to reduce the burden on regulators and courts.
Online platforms not liable for sex ad content: EU court
In the Romanian case, a victim took legal action against an online platform after her personal data were used without her consent.
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Industry calls on EU competition chief to wrap up investigations
EU probes into Apple, Alphabet and Meta — which were opened last March — remain unclosed.
1 in 12 children globally exposed to online sexual abuse content
This figure points to "the need for increased legislation and primary prevention efforts to keep children safe," the researchers wrote in the study.
German parties reveal tech policies ahead of next year's snap election
Ahead of the German general election early next year, we look at what some of the biggest parties want to achieve in technology policy.
EU online rules are not a stick to beat Big Tech, says Dutch watchdog
Dutch regulator is receiving first DSA complaints, but is waiting for parliament to transpose the law to have the formal power to act on them.
Meta didn't notice major disinformation in Romanian election
The Big Tech president Nick Clegg said the influence of AI in a year of many elections has been limited.
Where is Bluesky? Not here, say Irish, Dutch media regulators
The EU Commission is trying to locate where Bluesky set up shop, by asking all 27 national Digital Services Act regulators.
Bluesky to quadruple its moderation team due to surge in new users
The decentralised social media said that the "huge influx of users" has led to "a predictable uptick in harmful content posted to the network".
Australia's social media age limits: Where do other countries stand?
Australia's communications minister has introduced a new bill to ban social media for minors under the age of 16. Will other countries follow suit?
Reporters Without Borders presses charges against X in France
X failed to stop the spread of a pro-Russia video impersonating Reporters Without Borders, the NGO said.
French people spend about 3.5 hours online every day - survey
A new survey conducted in France found that people spend half of their internet time on very large platforms.
TikTok, X, Meta exposed to terrorist content: Irish regulator
The online platforms now have three months to report back about the measures they took to take down illegal content.
US election: What future for global enforcement of Big Tech?
This week's election could prove a turning point for US antitrust enforcement, especially of Big Tech, with ramifications for Europe since the last few years have seen similar approaches adopted on both sides of the Atlantic.
EU Commission probes Chinese marketplace Temu under platform rules
Temu already received Commission questions about the sale of illegal products and addictive design in June and October.
EU to set disinformation code in stone by January
The 2022 code of practice on disinformation is set to be formalised under the Digital Services Act.
EU Commission warns overlapping rules offer loopholes for Big Tech
The DSA entered into force in August 2024, and around 24 EU and national rules have referred to the platform rules.
Pinterest hit with privacy complaint for unlawfully tracking users
The French data protection authority could fine Pinterest if the claims stack up.