#MinorsProtection

EU probes Meta over its provisions for protecting children

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May 16, 2024 at 11:51AM The European Commission has initiated proceedings to assess whether Meta, provider of Facebook and Instagram, violated the Digital Services Act. The investigation focuses on potential breaches related to the protection of minors, including addictive behavior, access to inappropriate content, and privacy issues. The Commission has emphasized the need to safeguard … Read more

Two days into the Digital Services Act, EU wields it to deepen TikTok probe

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February 20, 2024 at 03:34AM The European Union has initiated an investigation into TikTok under the Digital Services Act, citing concerns over transparency and protection of minors. This follows TikTok’s unsatisfactory responses to preliminary inquiries. The investigation will focus on several key areas including systemic risks, privacy measures for minors, and transparency. Non-compliance may result … Read more