Ireland: Media Commission opened investigation into LinkedIn over alleged non-compliance with EU Digital Services Act obligations

On 2 December 2025, the Media Commission opened an investigation into LinkedIn under the EU Digital Services Act (DSA), pursuant to Part 8B of the Broadcasting Act 2009, as amended. This action followed a September 2024 review by the Platform Supervision Division on compliance with Article 16 DSA relating to “notice and action” mechanisms. The Media Commission identified concerns that LinkedIn’s illegal content reporting mechanisms may involve potential “dark patterns” that could mislead people into believing they were reporting illegal content instead of Terms and Conditions violations. The investigation will assess whether LinkedIn complies with Article 16(1) on accessibility and user-friendliness, Article 16(2)(c) requiring an anonymous channel for reporting suspected child sexual abuse material, and Article 25 prohibiting deceptive interface design. The Media Commission stated that, if violations are found, administrative financial sanctions of up to 6% of turnover may be imposed, and that Commitment Agreements may be used to address identified compliance issues.