X Marks the Flop: €120M Fine for Twitter’s Transparency Troubles Under EU’s DSA
The European Commission slapped X with a €120 million fine for DSA violations, marking the first non-compliance ruling under the Digital Services Act. X’s blue checkmark system misled users, its ad database was opaque, and researchers were blocked, exposing users to scams. X now has 60 days to clean up its act.
Hot Take:
Oh, X, you’ve done it again! The European Commission decided to give you a €120 million slap on the wrist for being as transparent as a foggy day in London. Maybe next time, try not to make your users feel like they’re on a social media scavenger hunt for the truth. Just a thought!
Key Points:
- The European Commission fined X €120 million for failing to comply with transparency obligations under the Digital Services Act (DSA).
- This is the first non-compliance ruling under the DSA, which was adopted in 2022 to ensure online safety and transparency.
- X’s misleading ‘blue checkmark’ system and opaque advertising practices were key factors in the violation.
- The commission highlighted the deceptive nature of X’s verification system, which allows badge purchases without identity checks.
- X has 60 to 90 days to address these issues or face further penalties.
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