DSA: Commission investigates recommendat • Table.Briefings

Henna Virkkunen - EP Plenary session.- Misinformation and disinformation on social media platforms, such as TikTok, and related risks to the integrity of elections in Europe — Debate in the European Parliament: Commission Vice-President Henna Virkkunen told MEPs about the initiation of formal proceedings against TikTok.

The events surrounding the election in Romania tipped the scales. The Commission has initiated formal proceedings against TikTok under the DSA. Among other things, it is taking a closer look at the recommendation systems.

The Commission is stepping up its action against TikTok and initiating formal investigation proceedings against the platform for alleged violations of the Digital Services Act (DSA). This concerns TikTok’s obligation to properly assess and mitigate systemic risks related to the integrity of elections.

DSA: Commission investigates recommendation systems at TikTok

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