EU Slaps Meta, TikTok With Digital Services Act Violation Charges
The European Union has formally charged Meta and TikTok with violating the Digital Services Act, alleging failures in data transparency and user protection systems. Both companies face potential fines up to 6% of global revenue if they cannot demonstrate compliance with EU regulations.
Major Platforms Face Regulatory Reckoning
The European Commission has taken formal action against two of the world’s largest social media platforms, charging both Meta and TikTok with violations under the EU’s sweeping Digital Services Act. According to regulatory findings, the companies failed to meet critical obligations around researcher data access and user protection systems that form the backbone of Europe’s digital governance framework.