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Issued AGCOM ruling requiring TikTok to remove content related to the "French Scar" challenge

On 16 February 2024, the Italian Communications Guarantee Authority (AGCOM) adopted an order requiring TikTok to remove videos related to the “French scar” challenge, which were deemed harmful to the psycho-physical development of minors. This actio…

Scope

Policy Area
Content moderation
Policy Instrument
Content moderation regulation
Regulated Economic Activity
platform intermediary: user-generated content
Implementation Level
national
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
other regulatory body

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2024-02-16
in force

On 16 February 2024, the Italian Communications Guarantee Authority (AGCOM) adopted an order requir…