Tag: Digital Services Act

TikTok Restores Service in U.S. Following Trumps Post on Truth Social

Greece Launches ‘Kids Wallet’ App to Push for EU-Wide Child Protection

Greece is set to introduce a new age verification application named “Kids Wallet” to combat online addiction among minors, aligning with the EU’s broader efforts to enhance child protection online. This initiative includes features for parental control and supports a push for EU-wide regulations to ensure stricter protections for minors, including setting a digital majority age and mandatory parental control software on devices.

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Greek Court Sides with Lawyer in Legal Battle Against Meta

A Greek court has ordered Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, to reactivate the deactivated accounts of lawyer Ariadne Nouka. The court ruled that Meta’s actions violated the European Union’s Digital Services Act by failing to provide clear justification or due process for the account suspension. Nouka’s accounts were disabled after removing a video about upcoming legislative changes, raising concerns about censorship and platform accountability. The case is seen as a landmark decision with potential implications for user rights and transparency in digital platforms.

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Greece and EU Nations Call for Action Against Foreign Election Interference

Greece and 11 other EU nations have urged the European Commission to take stronger action against foreign election interference under the Digital Services Act. The call comes amid growing concerns over Russia and China’s influence, with upcoming elections in Germany and Poland heightening the urgency for preventive measures.

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Fidias Panayiotou: Elon Musk’s Voice in the European Parliament

Fidias Panayiotou, an independent MEP from Cyprus, has quickly become a notable supporter of Elon Musk’s agenda within the European Parliament. Through a unique relationship fostered largely on social media, Fidias shares Musk’s views on digital freedom and reducing bureaucracy, creating both interest and controversy in the political landscape of the EU.