Irish regulator launches investigation into X over handling of reports from users


Ireland’s media regulator has commenced a formal investigation into X over concerns about how it handles reported content.

Coimisiún na Meán suspects the platform, formerly known as Twitter, may not be in compliance with its obligations under Article 20 of the Digital Services Act (DSA), which sets out rules on how complaints should be managed by social media companies. If the social media company, owned by billionaire Elon Musk, is found to have violated the Act, it could face a fine of up to 6% of its turnover.

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Source: The Journal News


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