EU content crackdown for Very Large Online Platforms

Move imposes new standard of accountability for social media platforms carrying user-generated content.

The European Commission now has the power to request information under the Digital Services Act (DSA) to determine whether social media platforms and other services that carry user-generated content have failed to comply with content moderation duties.

The DSA is a cornerstone of the EU’s digital strategy and sets out an

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