Tag: digital services act
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EU Probes Booking.com Over Scam Risks
The European Commission is cracking down on scam risks, and Booking.com is under the spotlight - will the popular platform step up to protect travelers from fake listings and phishing scams? The investigation will determine if Booking.com has breached EU security and transparency rules.
EU Probes Booking.com Over Scam Failures
The EU is cracking down on Booking.com's lackluster efforts to prevent scams on its platform, with officials describing their current approach as absolutely substandard. A formal probe under the Digital Services Act could force the company to overhaul how it handles billions of euros in travel bookings.
EU Advances Mandatory Online Age Verification Despite Security Risks
The European Commission's recent findings have revealed that Meta failed to protect minors, with a staggering 12% of European children under 13 reportedly accessing Facebook or Instagram, sparking concerns over online safety. This has led to a push for mandatory online age verification, despite security risks.
EU Backs Open-Source Age Verification Tool to Protect Minors Online
The European Commission is taking a major step to safeguard minors online, recommending that EU member states adopt an open-source age verification tool that's easy for online platforms to implement. This move aims to shield kids from harmful content, building on the Digital Markets Act and Digital Services Act to hold big tech accountable.