Digital Services Act news and trends

EU Presses Big Tech Companies on AI Threats
Regulation // March 14, 2024

European regulators want to question Big Tech firms about potential threats of generative artificial intelligence (AI). To that end, the European Commission (EC) has sent requests under the Digital Services Act (DSA) to Microsoft, Alphabet, Meta, X, Snapchat and TikTok on their handling of such...

EC Deepens Investigation of AliExpress Compliance With Digital Services Act
Regulation // March 14, 2024

The European Commission (EC) has opened formal proceedings to determine whether AliExpress breached requirements of the Digital Services Act. The probe will look at the online marketplace’s management and mitigation of risks, content moderation, handling of complaints, transparency of advertising, traceability of traders and accessibility...

Report: Shein to be Subjected to DSA Rules
Regulation // March 08, 2024

Fast-fashion giant Shein is reportedly facing scrutiny under the European Union’s Digital Services Act (DSA). Shein will soon be designated as a company that must comply with the DSA, Bloomberg reported Friday (March 8), citing unnamed sources. The eCommerce firm told Bloomberg: “We are in...

TikTok Vows to Keep Minors Safe After EU Announces Probe
Regulation // February 19, 2024

The European Commission has opened formal proceedings against TikTok under the Digital Services Act, saying the regulator aims to protect the well-being of online users. The action follows concerns related to the protection of minors, advertising transparency, data access for researchers, and the management of...

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EU Presses Big Tech Companies on AI Threats

March 14, 2024
European regulators want to question Big Tech firms about potential threats of generative artificial intelligence (AI). To that end, the European Commission (EC) has sent requests under the Digital Services Act (DSA) to Microsoft, Alphabet, Meta, X, Snapchat and TikTok on their handling of such risks, according to a Thursday (March 14) press release. The […]

EC Deepens Investigation of AliExpress Compliance With Digital Services Act

March 14, 2024
The European Commission (EC) has opened formal proceedings to determine whether AliExpress breached requirements of the Digital Services Act. The probe will look at the online marketplace’s management and mitigation...

Report: Shein to be Subjected to DSA Rules

March 08, 2024
Fast-fashion giant Shein is reportedly facing scrutiny under the European Union’s Digital Services Act (DSA). Shein will soon be designated as a company that must comply with the DSA, Bloomberg...

TikTok Vows to Keep Minors Safe After EU Announces Probe

February 19, 2024
The European Commission has opened formal proceedings against TikTok under the Digital Services Act, saying the regulator aims to protect the well-being of online users. The action follows concerns related...