According to the latest data from the European Commission, Google has submitted more than 14.4 billion explanatory notes to the Commission since the Digital Services Act came into force in December 2023. This means: Google has restricted or removed more than 14.4 billion pieces of content from its services in the last three months.
As a reminder, the DSA is a new set of rules aimed at creating a safer and fairer online environment for EU users and businesses. It applies to large online platforms that offer intermediary services such as hosting, transmission or classification of content. In particular, the DSA requires online platforms to take measures to prevent the spread of illegal content. DSA provides for the following penalties: In case of non-compliance or repeated violations, it can be increased by up to 6% of the platform’s annual turnover.
Other reports, more than 208,000, concern Google PlayA service that allows users to download and use applications on their Android devices. Google said it removed thousands of apps from Google Play for various reasonsSuch as infringement of intellectual property rights, presence of malware or poor quality. Google said it removed most apps from Google Play in response to notices sent by rights holders or authorities under Article 16 of the Data Protection Act, which regulates a type of takedown mechanism such as DMCA for illegal content.
What does this mean for users and businesses?
Google reports show that DSA has a significant impact on the online ecosystem and the availability of content and services to users and businesses. Users and businesses now need to think about how they can do this. to ensure that their content or services are not unfairly or incorrectly removed or restricted by online platforms. DMA is also starting to take effect as Apple is now forced to bring Fortnite back to the App Store following Epic Games’ ban.
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