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EU Warns TikTok, Instagram and Facebook Over Suspected DSA Breaches

The Commission invites responses under the Digital Services Act with fines of up to 6% of global turnover if remedies fall short.

Overview

  • Preliminary assessments find inadequate researcher data access on TikTok, Instagram and Facebook, hindering independent scrutiny.
  • For Facebook and Instagram, the Commission flags cumbersome user complaints that do not allow submitting evidence to contest takedowns or suspensions.
  • The tools to report illegal content or misinformation on Meta’s platforms are described as ineffective and intrusive for requesting personal information.
  • Companies can propose fixes or present counter-evidence before any infringement decision under the EU’s Digital Services Act.
  • Separate DSA cases continue into Meta’s child-safety compliance and TikTok’s management of risks to elections and public debate.