EU Charges Meta, TikTok with Digital Services Act Violations

The European Commission has accused Meta Platforms, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, of violating the EU's Digital Services Act (DSA) by making it difficult for users to report illegal content and for researchers to access public platform data. These preliminary findings highlight that Meta's reporting systems are confusing and discourage users from flagging harmful content, including child sexual abuse imagery and terrorist propaganda. Alongside Meta, TikTok is also accused of breaching data-sharing rules under the DSA. If these violations are confirmed, Meta could face fines of up to 6% of its global annual turnover. Meta disputes the Commission's assessment and is negotiating with the EU on these issues, while the DSA continues to enforce stricter rules aimed at enhancing transparency and safety on large platforms. The escalating regulatory scrutiny coincides with ongoing EU antitrust investigations and enforcement actions against major tech companies like Meta and Apple.