Hello @hans! First, TikTok now as the right to a written defence. After this, if a breach of the DSA is established, a fine can indeed be a consequence.
In a recent example, the company X was fined €120 million for breaching transparency obligations, including deceptive design practices and lack of transparency in its advertising repository.
You can learn more about how enforcement proceedings work here: https://link.europa.eu/3kC9Vg

Hello @axeln, META also falls under the category of "Very Large Online Platforms", which we supervise.
You can find an overview of all ongoing investigations for all these large companies here:
https://link.europa.eu/ngkJPH

Hi there, @grob!
The DSA has been in force since November 2022, and fully applicable since February 2024. Since then we have launched many investigations, made companies comply to our rules, and fined some.
You can find a comprehensive overview of other companies we are supervising here: https://link.europa.eu/ngkJPH

We've preliminary found that TikTok is in breach of the DSA for its addictive design.

There are important indicators of compulsive use of the app that TikTok has disregarded in its risk assessment.

Key features of the addictive design:
Infinite scroll
Autoplay
Push notifications
Highly personalised recommender system

We consider that TikTok needs to change the basic design of its service.

TikTok can now exercise its right to examine and reply to the finding.

https://link.europa.eu/9fTwmJ

That’s a great idea, @plausibel!
It’s a good thing we are already doing it. Last year we launched a call for proposals titled “Fediversity”. More info here: https://link.europa.eu/M9rCH3
Our colleagues @EC_NGI regularly post about opportunities like this, you can follow them to receive them directly in your Fedi feed.

Online platforms have always held all the cards.

The DSA is changing that. One clear set of rules to protect people across the EU.

It’s about choice. The DSA requires the biggest platforms to offer a feed that isn't based on your personal data.
It’s about safety. What’s illegal offline should be illegal online.
It’s about freedom. In Europe, you have the right to challenge content moderation decisions taken by platforms.

An internet that works for people.

More: https://link.europa.eu/gbRf9h

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Welcome to Mastodon, @HennaVirkkunen !

As Executive Vice-President for Tech Sovereignty, Security and Democracy, you have highlighted how the Fediverse plays an important part in protecting the EU's #DigitalSovereignty and supporting European alternatives.

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