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fromTechCrunch
2 months ago

X challenges German court order granting data access to election researchers | TechCrunch

Elon Musk-owned X is contesting a court order for data access to aid in studying election risks.
European startups
fromArs Technica
3 weeks ago

EU may "make an example of X" by issuing $1 billion fine to Musk's social network

The European Union plans to impose penalties exceeding $1 billion on Elon Musk's social network, X, for violations of the Digital Services Act.
fromTheregister
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

Meta and X sign up to EC code of conduct on hate speech

Online platforms like Meta and X have adopted a new code of conduct under the Digital Services Act to combat online hate speech.
fromSocial Media Today
2 days ago
Europe news

X Continues to Lose EU Users According to Latest DSA Report

X has reported a 10.5% decline in EU users, which raises concerns about its sustainability and growth in the region.
Privacy technologies
fromTechCrunch
2 months ago

X challenges German court order granting data access to election researchers | TechCrunch

Elon Musk-owned X is contesting a court order for data access to aid in studying election risks.
European startups
fromArs Technica
3 weeks ago

EU may "make an example of X" by issuing $1 billion fine to Musk's social network

The European Union plans to impose penalties exceeding $1 billion on Elon Musk's social network, X, for violations of the Digital Services Act.
fromTheregister
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

Meta and X sign up to EC code of conduct on hate speech

Online platforms like Meta and X have adopted a new code of conduct under the Digital Services Act to combat online hate speech.
fromSocial Media Today
2 days ago
Europe news

X Continues to Lose EU Users According to Latest DSA Report

X has reported a 10.5% decline in EU users, which raises concerns about its sustainability and growth in the region.
more#x
#eu-regulations
EU data protection
fromThe Verge
2 months ago

WhatsApp is now a Very Large platform in the EU, and will face tougher regulation

WhatsApp has been designated as a Very Large Online Platform (VLOP) under the EU's Digital Services Act due to its user base.
EU data protection
fromGSMArena.com
2 months ago

Apple suspends over 135,000 apps across EU App Stores

The Digital Services Act mandates app developers disclose trader status for compliance, causing significant app removals across the EU.
EU data protection
fromTechCrunch
2 months ago

Apple purges apps without contact info from EU app store, as DSA deadline hits | TechCrunch

App developers must disclose their address, phone number, and email to comply with the EU's Digital Services Act.
Europe news
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 weeks ago

E.U. Prepares Major Penalties Against Elon Musk's X

The EU is set to impose significant penalties on Elon Musk's platform X for violating laws aimed at curbing disinformation.
EU data protection
fromThe Verge
2 months ago

WhatsApp is now a Very Large platform in the EU, and will face tougher regulation

WhatsApp has been designated as a Very Large Online Platform (VLOP) under the EU's Digital Services Act due to its user base.
EU data protection
fromGSMArena.com
2 months ago

Apple suspends over 135,000 apps across EU App Stores

The Digital Services Act mandates app developers disclose trader status for compliance, causing significant app removals across the EU.
EU data protection
fromTechCrunch
2 months ago

Apple purges apps without contact info from EU app store, as DSA deadline hits | TechCrunch

App developers must disclose their address, phone number, and email to comply with the EU's Digital Services Act.
Europe news
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 weeks ago

E.U. Prepares Major Penalties Against Elon Musk's X

The EU is set to impose significant penalties on Elon Musk's platform X for violating laws aimed at curbing disinformation.
more#eu-regulations
#social-media-compliance
EU data protection
fromSocial Media Today
2 months ago

X's Dealings on Information Requests Show Clear Bias Towards Musk Allies

Berlin court orders X to share electoral data amid concerns over election interference.
X's compliance varies significantly based on government negotiations and relationships.
fromTechCrunch
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

Europe orders Elon Musk's X to submit documents on its recommendation algorithms | TechCrunch

The European Commission is probing X's algorithms for compliance with the Digital Services Act, emphasizing transparency and accountability in online platforms.
fromTechCrunch
4 months ago
Marketing

EU puts TikTok on watch over election security | TechCrunch

European Commission increases monitoring of TikTok due to impact on Romanian elections.
TikTok's role in manipulating election outcomes has raised major concerns.
EU data protection
fromSocial Media Today
2 months ago

X's Dealings on Information Requests Show Clear Bias Towards Musk Allies

Berlin court orders X to share electoral data amid concerns over election interference.
X's compliance varies significantly based on government negotiations and relationships.
fromTechCrunch
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

Europe orders Elon Musk's X to submit documents on its recommendation algorithms | TechCrunch

The European Commission is probing X's algorithms for compliance with the Digital Services Act, emphasizing transparency and accountability in online platforms.
fromTechCrunch
4 months ago
Marketing

EU puts TikTok on watch over election security | TechCrunch

European Commission increases monitoring of TikTok due to impact on Romanian elections.
TikTok's role in manipulating election outcomes has raised major concerns.
more#social-media-compliance
#eu-regulation
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

Musk lying like hell' over AfD interview, says ex-EU tech leader

Musk's allegations of EU censorship have been strongly refuted by former EU commissioner Thierry Breton.
fromTechCrunch
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

Temu's low cost marketplace faces formal probe in EU over raft of DSA compliance concerns | TechCrunch

The EU is investigating Temu under the Digital Services Act due to concerns about illegal products and transparency.
Temu’s parent company could face significant fines for breaches of the DSA, highlighting the EU’s strong regulatory stance.
fromElectronic Frontier Foundation
8 months ago
EU data protection

EFF and Partners to EU Commissioner: Prioritize User Rights, Avoid Politicized Enforcement of DSA Rules

Clarification on 'systemic risks' under the DSA is necessary to prevent potential censorship and protect freedoms of expression and information.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago
Europe politics

EU asks X for internal documents about algorithms as it steps up investigation

The EU is intensifying its investigation into X's content moderation practices, focusing on algorithm transparency and compliance with the Digital Services Act.
fromTechCrunch
2 months ago
EU data protection

Shein gets more questions from EU about DSA compliance | TechCrunch

Shein is facing increased scrutiny from the EU, with demands for detailed responses on risks and compliance under the Digital Services Act.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

Musk lying like hell' over AfD interview, says ex-EU tech leader

Musk's allegations of EU censorship have been strongly refuted by former EU commissioner Thierry Breton.
fromTechCrunch
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

Temu's low cost marketplace faces formal probe in EU over raft of DSA compliance concerns | TechCrunch

The EU is investigating Temu under the Digital Services Act due to concerns about illegal products and transparency.
Temu’s parent company could face significant fines for breaches of the DSA, highlighting the EU’s strong regulatory stance.
fromElectronic Frontier Foundation
8 months ago
EU data protection

EFF and Partners to EU Commissioner: Prioritize User Rights, Avoid Politicized Enforcement of DSA Rules

Clarification on 'systemic risks' under the DSA is necessary to prevent potential censorship and protect freedoms of expression and information.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago
Europe politics

EU asks X for internal documents about algorithms as it steps up investigation

The EU is intensifying its investigation into X's content moderation practices, focusing on algorithm transparency and compliance with the Digital Services Act.
fromTechCrunch
2 months ago
EU data protection

Shein gets more questions from EU about DSA compliance | TechCrunch

Shein is facing increased scrutiny from the EU, with demands for detailed responses on risks and compliance under the Digital Services Act.
more#eu-regulation
Artificial intelligence
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

Video: Vance Outlines America First Approach to A.I. at Paris Summit

Vance advocates for dismantling regulations hindering U.S. A.I. dominance and calls for international collaboration to ensure safe yet free internet.
#misinformation
fromTechCrunch
7 months ago
Startup companies

Australian plan for misinformation law riles Elon Musk | TechCrunch

Australia aims to fine social media companies up to 5% of global revenue for misinformation.
Elon Musk condemns proposed Australian law, highlighting the contentious debate around misinformation and regulation.
fromTechCrunch
3 months ago
Europe politics

The EU wants to talk to US tech companies ahead of Germany's upcoming election | TechCrunch

The EU is testing tech companies' responses to misinformation ahead of Germany's election.
fromTechCrunch
7 months ago
Startup companies

Australian plan for misinformation law riles Elon Musk | TechCrunch

Australia aims to fine social media companies up to 5% of global revenue for misinformation.
Elon Musk condemns proposed Australian law, highlighting the contentious debate around misinformation and regulation.
fromTechCrunch
3 months ago
Europe politics

The EU wants to talk to US tech companies ahead of Germany's upcoming election | TechCrunch

The EU is testing tech companies' responses to misinformation ahead of Germany's election.
more#misinformation
#google
fromMiami Herald
3 months ago
Marketing

When Google altered its ad rules, charities paid the price

Google's trademark policy change negatively impacts nonprofits by allowing competing ads to use their trademarks.
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago
Digital life

When Google Altered Its Ad Rules, Charities Paid the Price

Google's lifting of trademark restrictions on ads negatively impacts nonprofits reliant on search visibility.
Nonprofits face heightened competition due to trademark policy changes.
fromMiami Herald
3 months ago
Marketing

When Google altered its ad rules, charities paid the price

Google's trademark policy change negatively impacts nonprofits by allowing competing ads to use their trademarks.
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago
Digital life

When Google Altered Its Ad Rules, Charities Paid the Price

Google's lifting of trademark restrictions on ads negatively impacts nonprofits reliant on search visibility.
Nonprofits face heightened competition due to trademark policy changes.
more#google
fromElectronic Frontier Foundation
3 months ago
Privacy professionals

Systemic Risk Reporting: A System in Crisis?

The Digital Services Act is crucial for regulating systemic risks of major online platforms.
Vaguely defined categories in assessments may lead to politicization of the DSA.
#content-moderation
Miscellaneous
fromWashington Post
3 months ago

Analysis | Sexually explicit Facebook ads raise eyebrows in Europe

Meta faces scrutiny for allowing explicit ads while enforcing strict moderation for users, highlighting discrepancies in ad policies.
fromTechCrunch
7 months ago
Privacy professionals

Irish Big Tech watchdog digs into platforms' content reporting mechanisms after DSA complaints | TechCrunch

Ireland's regulator is reviewing compliance of tech platforms with DSA due to user difficulties in reporting illegal content.
fromFortune Europe
6 months ago
EU data protection

Musk's empire risks being targeted by EU for potential X fines

The EU may fine social media platform X using revenue from Elon Musk's other companies, increasing potential penalties for content violations.
fromExchangewire
3 months ago
Marketing

EU Pushes to Conclude Investigation into X's Content Moderation; Reddit Introduces New Features for Advertisers; Livestreaming Shopping App Whatnot's Valuation Rises to $5B - ExchangeWire.com

The EU is actively investigating X's content moderation compliance under the Digital Services Act, aiming for a prompt conclusion.
Miscellaneous
fromWashington Post
3 months ago

Analysis | Sexually explicit Facebook ads raise eyebrows in Europe

Meta faces scrutiny for allowing explicit ads while enforcing strict moderation for users, highlighting discrepancies in ad policies.
fromTechCrunch
7 months ago
Privacy professionals

Irish Big Tech watchdog digs into platforms' content reporting mechanisms after DSA complaints | TechCrunch

Ireland's regulator is reviewing compliance of tech platforms with DSA due to user difficulties in reporting illegal content.
fromFortune Europe
6 months ago
EU data protection

Musk's empire risks being targeted by EU for potential X fines

The EU may fine social media platform X using revenue from Elon Musk's other companies, increasing potential penalties for content violations.
fromExchangewire
3 months ago
Marketing

EU Pushes to Conclude Investigation into X's Content Moderation; Reddit Introduces New Features for Advertisers; Livestreaming Shopping App Whatnot's Valuation Rises to $5B - ExchangeWire.com

The EU is actively investigating X's content moderation compliance under the Digital Services Act, aiming for a prompt conclusion.
more#content-moderation
#elon-musk
Miscellaneous
fromenglish.elpais.com
3 months ago

EU faces triple threat from Elon Musk: Far-right activist, owner of X and Trump's right-hand man

The conflict between Elon Musk and EU leaders highlights tensions between freedom of expression and digital regulations.
fromTechCrunch
6 months ago
EU data protection

Elon Musk's X boosts DSA info for EU users as bloc's probe of its complaint handling continues | TechCrunch

X clarifies user rights in the EU regarding appeals against decisions under the Digital Services Act, effective November 15, 2024.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago
Europe politics

EU Commission urged to act over Elon Musk's interference' in elections

The EU is urged to enforce the Digital Services Act against Elon Musk's political influence via social media.
Miscellaneous
fromenglish.elpais.com
3 months ago

EU faces triple threat from Elon Musk: Far-right activist, owner of X and Trump's right-hand man

The conflict between Elon Musk and EU leaders highlights tensions between freedom of expression and digital regulations.
fromTechCrunch
6 months ago
EU data protection

Elon Musk's X boosts DSA info for EU users as bloc's probe of its complaint handling continues | TechCrunch

X clarifies user rights in the EU regarding appeals against decisions under the Digital Services Act, effective November 15, 2024.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago
Europe politics

EU Commission urged to act over Elon Musk's interference' in elections

The EU is urged to enforce the Digital Services Act against Elon Musk's political influence via social media.
more#elon-musk
#european-commission
Marketing
fromIrish Independent
4 months ago

Irish regulator joins EU probe into TikTok over alleged election disinformation

The European Commission investigates TikTok for potential breaches related to election integrity during the Romanian presidential elections.
fromwww.dw.com
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

EU investigates Temu over illegal products DW 10/31/2024

The European Commission is investigating Temu's compliance with the Digital Services Act regarding illegal products and consumer safety.
fromwww.dw.com
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

EU investigates Temu over over illegal products DW 10/31/2024

The European Commission investigates Temu for insufficient measures against illegal products under the Digital Services Act.
fromTechCrunch
8 months ago
Marketing

TikTok Lite: EU closes addictive design case after TikTok commits to not bring back rewards mechanism | TechCrunch

The European Commission accepted TikTok's commitments to permanently withdraw a rewards feature from TikTok Lite in the EU.
fromEngadget
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

European Commission sets its regulatory crosshairs on Temu for illegal product sales

Temu is under investigation by the European Commission for selling illegal products and potentially addictive platform design.
Marketing
fromIrish Independent
4 months ago

Irish regulator joins EU probe into TikTok over alleged election disinformation

The European Commission investigates TikTok for potential breaches related to election integrity during the Romanian presidential elections.
fromwww.dw.com
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

EU investigates Temu over illegal products DW 10/31/2024

The European Commission is investigating Temu's compliance with the Digital Services Act regarding illegal products and consumer safety.
fromwww.dw.com
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

EU investigates Temu over over illegal products DW 10/31/2024

The European Commission investigates Temu for insufficient measures against illegal products under the Digital Services Act.
fromTechCrunch
8 months ago
Marketing

TikTok Lite: EU closes addictive design case after TikTok commits to not bring back rewards mechanism | TechCrunch

The European Commission accepted TikTok's commitments to permanently withdraw a rewards feature from TikTok Lite in the EU.
fromEngadget
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

European Commission sets its regulatory crosshairs on Temu for illegal product sales

Temu is under investigation by the European Commission for selling illegal products and potentially addictive platform design.
more#european-commission
#eu
fromFortune Europe
8 months ago
Privacy professionals

Meta pulled its disinformation tracker from Facebook months before America heads to the polls, and the EU isn't happy

Meta's removal of CrowdTangle raises transparency concerns amid scrutiny from the EU regarding disinformation tracking ahead of elections.
fromwww.dw.com
4 months ago
Marketing

EU probes TikTok after surprise win in Romania election DW 12/05/2024

The EU ordered TikTok to freeze data linked to Romanian elections amid concerns of potential interference.
fromFortune Europe
8 months ago
Privacy professionals

Meta pulled its disinformation tracker from Facebook months before America heads to the polls, and the EU isn't happy

Meta's removal of CrowdTangle raises transparency concerns amid scrutiny from the EU regarding disinformation tracking ahead of elections.
fromwww.dw.com
4 months ago
Marketing

EU probes TikTok after surprise win in Romania election DW 12/05/2024

The EU ordered TikTok to freeze data linked to Romanian elections amid concerns of potential interference.
more#eu
#temu
fromFortune Europe
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

Chinese shopping platform Temu hit by EU investigation

The EU is investigating Temu for failing to adequately control the sale of illegal products on its platform.
fromFast Company
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

Temu considers joining Amazon and Nike in EU anti-counterfeit network

Temu is contemplating joining a collaborative initiative to combat counterfeit goods in Europe, underscoring its effort to enhance regulatory compliance.
fromFortune Europe
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

Chinese shopping platform Temu hit by EU investigation

The EU is investigating Temu for failing to adequately control the sale of illegal products on its platform.
fromFast Company
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

Temu considers joining Amazon and Nike in EU anti-counterfeit network

Temu is contemplating joining a collaborative initiative to combat counterfeit goods in Europe, underscoring its effort to enhance regulatory compliance.
more#temu
fromFast Company
6 months ago
Miscellaneous

The EU has helped us understand exactly how horny people are

A significant portion of the Dutch (30%) and German (16.4%) population visits adult websites monthly, with Spain leading at 59.4%.
The Digital Services Act enhances transparency in user data from adult platforms, revealing insights into social norms and consumption habits.
Marketing
fromTechCrunch
6 months ago

EU's DSA enforcers send more questions to Snapchat, TikTok and YouTube about AI risks | TechCrunch

EU demands details from Snapchat, TikTok, and YouTube about content recommendation algorithms to assess systemic risks under the Digital Services Act.
Europe politics
fromWIRED
7 months ago

Big Tech's New Adversaries in Europe

Breton's aggressive regulatory stance towards tech giants reflects EU's determination to enforce compliance through financial penalties as he resigns from his position.
#telegram
Privacy professionals
fromEngadget
8 months ago

EU officials believe Telegram lied about user numbers to skirt regulation

Telegram's CEO faces criminal charges, while the EU investigates alleged user number misrepresentation in relation to Digital Services Act compliance.
fromwww.bbc.com
8 months ago
Europe news

Telegram says arrested CEO Durov has 'nothing to hide'

Telegram's CEO Pavel Durov was arrested in France over alleged insufficient moderation of the app regarding criminal activity.
Privacy professionals
fromEngadget
8 months ago

EU officials believe Telegram lied about user numbers to skirt regulation

Telegram's CEO faces criminal charges, while the EU investigates alleged user number misrepresentation in relation to Digital Services Act compliance.
fromwww.bbc.com
8 months ago
Europe news

Telegram says arrested CEO Durov has 'nothing to hide'

Telegram's CEO Pavel Durov was arrested in France over alleged insufficient moderation of the app regarding criminal activity.
more#telegram
EU data protection
fromEngadget
8 months ago

EU regulators question Meta about the shutdown of CrowdTangle

Meta's closure of CrowdTangle raises concerns among EU regulators about research access and compliance with the Digital Services Act.
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