The European Union has accused Meta and TikTok of violating the bloc’s Digital Services

[Augusta]

The European Union has accused Meta and TikTok of violating the bloc’s Digital Services Act (DSA), its landmark online content regulation law, placing both companies at risk of facing substantial fines.

The European Commission announced on Friday, October 24, that Meta’s Facebook and Instagram platforms, along with TikTok, had breached several provisions of the DSA, which requires major tech firms to curb illegal content and maintain fair competition in digital markets. This marks the first time Meta has been formally accused of violating the regulation an allegation the company strongly denies.

The Commission said both companies failed to provide researchers with adequate access to public data, a requirement designed to help assess the societal impact of online platforms, including how children are exposed to harmful or misleading content.

 

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The European Union’s accusation against Meta and TikTok for allegedly violating the Digital Services Act (DSA) highlights the growing tension between tech giants and regulators. This marks a significant moment in the EU’s push to enforce stricter rules on digital accountability, particularly concerning transparency and user safety. Meta’s Facebook and Instagram, along with TikTok, are accused of failing to provide proper data access to researchers — a key part of understanding how platforms influence society, especially children.
If proven true, this could lead to heavy fines and set an example for other major platforms. While Meta denies the allegations, the case underscores how global authorities are no longer tolerating vague compliance or self-regulation from Big Tech. The DSA aims to create a fairer, safer digital space, and this situation will test how serious the EU is about enforcing those principles.

 

[Min George]

TikTok should not do anything that would put them under scrutiny in the European Union. Their plight in the UK should teach them a lesson.