Why Elon Musk’s X Was Fined by the EU: Understanding the Digital Services Act

As we mentioned in our last post: “EU Fines Elon Musk’s X: €120 Million for Online Safety Failures”, Elon Musk’s platform X was fined for failing to comply with the Digital Services Act (DSA).

But what is the DSA?

The DSA is an EU regulation adopted in October 2022 and enforced since February 2024. Its purpose is to create a safer, fairer, and more transparent online environment. It applies to digital services such as social media platforms, online marketplaces, and search engines.

Key Objectives

• Protect users from illegal and harmful content.
• Increase transparency in online advertising and algorithms.
• Hold large platforms accountable for systemic risks.

Failure to comply can lead to fines of up to 6% of global annual turnover. The recent fine against Elon Musk’s X, shows the EU is actively enforcing these rules.

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