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In its first DSA penalty, EU fines X €120M for ‘deceptive’ blue checkverification system
The European Commission has fined X (formerly Twitter) €120 million for violating the Digital Services Act (DSA) due to its misleading blue checkmark verification system. The EC criticized the practice for being deceptive, allowing anyone to buy verification without proper identity checks, raising risks of fraud and misinformation. Additional issues included X’s lack of transparency regarding advertisement practices and public data access.
Điểm chính
- The European Commission imposed its first fine under the DSA, targeting X for a deceptive blue checkmark system.
- X's blue checkmarks no longer indicate verified identities but are purchased via subscription, misleading users.
- The EC found that the new verification system increases risks of scams, impersonation, and misinformation.
- Further DSA breaches include lack of transparency in X's advertisement repository and hurdles for researchers accessing public data.
- X is given 60 days to address the blue check issue and 90 days for the advertisement and data access concerns.
Vì sao quan trọng
- The enforcement of the DSA reflects increasing global scrutiny on tech companies' practices, especially regarding misinformation.
- This incident ties into 2025 IT trends emphasizing ethical tech use, transparency, and user trust in digital platforms.
- Previous actions against major tech firms illustrate a growing regulatory trend focused on accountability and user safety.
This first penalty under the DSA underscores the EU's commitment to enforcing digital regulations and ensuring online transparency, setting a precedent for tech companies to prioritize user safety and ethical practices.