US EditionCoimisiún na Meán opens investigation into X
The Irish regulator's investigation targets compliance with user appeal rights under the EU Digital Services Act, with potential fines up to 6% of X's turnover.
- On Wednesday, Coimisiún na Meán opened a formal investigation into Elon Musk-owned social media platform X under the EU Digital Services Act, its first probe under the law.
- The regulator's Platform Supervision Team flagged issues that prompted the probe, supplemented by information from HateAid and a user complaint.
- The probe will examine whether X provides an easy-to-access internal complaints system and if users of X are properly informed of report outcomes and right to appeal, per Article 20 of the DSA.
- John Evans, Digital Services Commissioner at Coimisiún na Meán, said, `Today, we are taking an important step` and warned of enforcement action, collaborating with the European Commission on largest platforms.
- The European Commission is also probing X for suspected DSA violations, including a July 2024 preliminary finding on verification changes, while Coimisiún na Meán can levy administrative sanctions up to 6% of turnover.
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The Irish media regulator is launching an investigation into X, suspecting that the social network is not complying with the European Digital Services Regulation.
Ireland Investigates Social Media Giant X for Compliance Violations
Ireland's media regulator has launched a probe into social media platform X over concerns regarding appeal processes for content moderation decisions. It is the first investigation under the EU's Digital Services Act. The outcome could lead to significant fines if X is found non-compliant.
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Irish media regulator opens investigation into Musk's X
Ireland’s media regulator has launched an investigation into X over concerns about its content moderation appeals and accessibility of complaint systems. The probe will assess the platform’s compliance with the EU’s Digital Services Act, which the Irish regulator oversees for companies based in the country.
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