Summary
The European Commission fined X for breaches of digital rules, citing several infringements related to platform design and transparency. The penalties stem from:
- Deceptive design surrounding the “blue check mark.”
- Lack of transparency in the advertising register.
- Researchers’ access and related issues.
Infringements and Context
- Deceptive design: The blue check mark used a design that misled users about the status or reliability of accounts.
- Advertising register transparency: The platform did not provide clear or accessible information about advertisements to users and researchers.
- Researchers’ access: There were issues affecting researchers’ ability to study and verify advertising practices and platform transparency.
Author’s Note
The decision underscores the EU’s push toward greater transparency and consumer protection in digital services, emphasizing accountability for platform design and advertising disclosures.
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