Much of the evidence came from communities countering disinformation, who reported, documented, and alerted the authorities. Any fines collected should be channelled back into supporting this chronically underfunded field.
Much of the evidence came from communities countering disinformation, who reported, documented, and alerted the authorities. Any fines collected should be channelled back into supporting this chronically underfunded field.
Rogue behaviour, foot-dragging, or “checkbox” compliance designed to evade the spirit of the law should trigger stronger sanctions, including higher fines.
An anti-compliance shield is needed.
Rogue behaviour, foot-dragging, or “checkbox” compliance designed to evade the spirit of the law should trigger stronger sanctions, including higher fines.
An anti-compliance shield is needed.
But voluntary measures have shown their limit.
Its purpose is to change company behaviour and toxic business models. What matters now is whether X adapts its systems to comply with the rules Europeans have sovereignly decided.
But voluntary measures have shown their limit.
Its purpose is to change company behaviour and toxic business models. What matters now is whether X adapts its systems to comply with the rules Europeans have sovereignly decided.
X will certainly appeal. The Commission must stay firm in enforcement — and civil society must also keep up the pressure. Building case law takes time, and both regulators and watchdogs need to hold the line.
X will certainly appeal. The Commission must stay firm in enforcement — and civil society must also keep up the pressure. Building case law takes time, and both regulators and watchdogs need to hold the line.