European Union: Issued Commission request for information to X, formerly Twitter, regarding compliance with DSA requirements to address illegal content and disinformation

On 12 October 2023, the European Commission sent a request for information to X, formerly Twitter, under the Digital Services Act (DSA). The investigation was opened based on allegations that illegal content, including terrorist and violent content and hate speech, is displayed and disseminated on the platform. Under the DSA, very large online platforms must conduct risk assessments and mitigate the risks related to the dissemination of disinformation and illegal content. The investigation focuses on the internal policies of X concerning illegal content notification, complaint processing and risk evaluation. X has to submit the requested information by 18 October 2023 and additional information by 31 October 2023. In case of non-compliance, X faces periodic penalties.