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Media Regulator to Investigate TikTok and LinkedIn
The Irish regulator examines TikTok and LinkedIn for potentially inadequate illegal content reporting tools, including anonymous reporting for child sexual abuse, under EU law.
- On Tuesday, Coimisiún na Meán opened investigations into TikTok, owned by ByteDance, and LinkedIn, owned by Microsoft, to assess suspected breaches of the Digital Services Act over user reporting mechanisms.
- Amid its new DSA supervisory role, Coimisiún na Meán began enforcement following a September 2024 review into multiple platforms, prompted by concerns about reporting mechanisms.
- Concerns over 'dark patterns' as John Evans said reporting mechanisms may deter users from flagging illegal content.
- Coimisiún na Meán has requested further information from providers under review and warned it may impose administrative penalties of up to 6% of annual turnover for DSA breaches.
- After engagement, several providers changed reporting tools, and TikTok and LinkedIn spokespersons said they will engage with Coimisiún na Meán following investigation notices.
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On 12 November, Coimisiun na Mean had already opened an investigation against social network X – the first of its kind.
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Regulator launches investigation into TikTok and LinkedIn over illegal content reporting concerns
If an online provider is found in violation of the Digital Services Act, Coimisiún na Meán can apply an administrative financial sanction, including a fine of up to 6% of turnover.
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