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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.
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