Italy: Italian Competition Authority investigation into TikTok over alleged failure to remove content classified as dangerous
Progress
Current status
in force
06 Mar 2024 in force
21 Mar 2023 under deliberation
Scope
Implementers
Italy
Policy Area
Content moderation
Policy Instrument
Content moderation regulation
Regulated Economic Activity
online advertising provider
platform intermediary: user-generated content
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
competition authority
Implementation Level
national
Timeline of events
Issued ruling in AGCM investigation into TikTok over alleged failure to remove content classified as dangerous
On 6 March 2024, the Italian Competition Authority (AGCM) ruled in an investigation into TikTok over its failure to moderate content displayed on the platform and imposed a fine of EUR 10 million. The investigation found TikTok responsible for disse…
SourceEvent type
investigation
Action type
ruling
Government branch
executive
Government body
competition authority
Announced AGCM investigation into TikTok over alleged failure to remove content classified as dangerous
On 21 March 2023, the Italian Competition Authority (Autorità Garante della Concorrenza e del Mercato- AGCM) opened an investigation into TikTok over its alleged failure to moderate content displayed on the platform. The AGCM claims that the TikTok …
SourceEvent type
investigation
Action type
announcement
Government branch
executive
Government body
competition authority