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The European Union has made official requests to internet platforms TikTok and YouTube regarding measures to protect children and young people from harmful information. As Ukrinform reports, this
As Ukrinform reports, this is reported on the European Commission’s website.
“Today, the European Commission formally sent requests for information to TikTok and YouTube under the Digital Services Act (DSA). The European Commission urges these companies to comply with their obligations under the DSA regarding the protection of adolescents, including the obligation to assess risks and mitigating measures to protect adolescents online.” The report states that this is particularly relevant to risks to mental and physical health.
It was noted that TikTok and YouTube are obliged to provide information regarding this request by November 30, and the European Commission will take the next steps according to these responses. This could take the form of a formal investigation into the actions of both companies, the procedure for which is set out in the relevant articles of the DSA. In particular, the European Commission may impose fines for false, incomplete or incorrect information provided in response to a request. Failure of companies to respond to the demand may result in periodic penalties being imposed on them in the future.
As a reminder, TikTok and YouTube fall into the category of “very large online platforms” that must comply with the provisions of the EU Digital Services Act and, in particular, European legislation in the field of children’s rights and children’s rights. protection of adolescents.
On October 19, the European Commission sent a request to TikTok regarding the distribution of terrorist and violent content and hate speech, as well as the distribution of disinformation.
Source: Ukrinform
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