EU Accuses Meta and TikTok of Digital Services Act Breaches, Threatens Hefty Fines
The European Commission has formally charged Meta and TikTok with multiple violations of the Digital Services Act. The allegations focus on restrictive data access for researchers and inadequate illegal content reporting systems. Both companies face potential fines up to 6% of their global annual turnover if they fail to address the concerns.
Major Platforms Face EU Scrutiny Over Compliance Issues
The European Commission has formally charged technology giants Meta and TikTok with violations under the Digital Services Act (DSA), according to official reports. Sources indicate that both companies could face substantial financial penalties—potentially up to 6% of their total worldwide annual turnover—if they fail to address the identified compliance issues within the specified timeframe.