The European Commissioner overseeing the digital market, Thierry Breton, has called upon Chinese video-sharing platform TikTok to expedite its adoption of the new EU standards.
With the Digital Services Act set to take effect next month, internet giants are racing to ensure compliance with rules on transparency, data privacy, child protection, disinformation, and hate speech.
The urgency of swift adoption of the DSA is paramount in safeguarding user rights and enhancing online safety.
TikTok CEO, Shou Zi Chew recently conducted a “stress test” at the platform’s European headquarters in Dublin, assessing its readiness to comply with the rigorous guidelines set forth by the EU.
Breton emphasized the importance of accelerating compliance efforts and aligning TikTok with the new EU standards.
TikTok is not alone in this endeavor, as major players like Amazon, Apple, Google, Meta, and Microsoft are also striving to meet the August 25 deadline for compliance.
The DSA aims to ensure transparency, protect user data, combat disinformation and hate speech, and uphold child protection standards across the digital landscape.
As the discussions on social media platforms intensify, hashtags like #DigitalServicesAct, #EUStandards, and #OnlineSafety gain traction, reflecting the growing advocacy for responsible digital platform use and the protection of user rights.
