Amazon Must Comply with EU's Digital Services Act Ad Transparency Requirement
The European Court of Justice dismissed Amazon's request for a suspension, ruling that EU interests outweigh the company's concerns.
- The European Court of Justice ruled against Amazon, requiring it to make its online advertising information publicly available.
- Amazon's legal challenge against the Digital Services Act's ad transparency requirement was dismissed, emphasizing EU regulatory objectives.
- The court found that suspending the requirement could delay achieving a single market for digital services and threaten fundamental rights.
- Amazon maintains that it should not be designated as a 'Very Large Online Platform' under the Digital Services Act.
- The decision marks a significant step for platform transparency, forcing Amazon to disclose more about its advertising practices.