European Union: European Commission investigation into TikTok's management of information manipulation compliance with Digital Services Act following request from Romania authorities
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Opened European Commission formal proceedings against TikTok for failing to adequately assess and mitigate systemic risks to electoral integrity
On 17 December 2024, the European Commission initiated formal proceedings against TikTok for an alleged breach of the Digital Services Act (DSA) concerning its obligation to conduct an adequate assessment and implement effective measures to mitigate…
SourceIssued European Commission retention order for information to TikTok on its management of risks of information manipulation
On 5 December 2024, the European Commission issued a retention order for information under the Digital Service Act (DSA) to TikTok, focusing on the platform's content moderation practices, particularly in the context of the Romanian elections. TikTo…
SourceIssued European Commission request for information to TikTok on its management of risks of information manipulation
On 29 November 2024, the European Commission issued a request for information under the Digital Service Act (DSA) to TikTok, focusing on the platform's content moderation practices, particularly in the context of the Romanian elections. TikTok is re…
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