This editorial explores the growing phenomenon of digital tethering, the practice of making physical goods reliant on embedded software that grants manufacturer...

CSES Europe is a consultancy that carries out work for the EU institutions and other public sector clients. We led the Fitness Check Study on Digital Fairness for the European Commission's DG JUST (su...

The European Commission recently asked nearly 5,000 children across the European Union about their experiences online. The young participants shared their views on the upcoming Digital Fairness Act. They believe that digital platforms should be safer and fairer for everyone. The findings will help the European Union create new consumer laws that better protect young people in the digital world. Many children expressed concerns about addictive design features and how companies use their personal data for advertising. They also want clearer rules for social media influencers and better age verification methods. The European Commission plans to use this important feedback to ensure that future digital regulations address these specific needs and protect children from harmful online practices more effectively.

Surveillance pricing uses AI to charge consumers personalised prices based on inferred data, raising fairness and transparency concerns. Efforts are emerging to ban or regulate this practice, but the technology often outpaces law. Awareness is the first step to change. #AIregulation #DigitalFairness #ConsumerProtection

Sweden's Konsumentverket flags persistent ad disclosure failures in influencer marketing, with fines up to 1.5M kronor and EU Digital Fairness Act due in 2026.

Sweden's Konsumentverket flags persistent ad disclosure failures in influencer marketing, with fines up to 1.5M kronor and EU Digital Fairness Act due in 2026.

Iowa Senate approves bill to combat ticket bots and protect consumers during sales.

Wer gestaltet das Internet von morgen – Konzerne oder wir? Der EU Digital Fairness Act kann digitale Macht neu verteilen. Aber nur, wenn Nutzer:innen wirklich im Mittelpunkt stehen. 🔍

At the markup the Chair described the Ticketing Act as building on previous work to stop bots and other bad actors from making ticket purchases unfair for consumers.

Uit nieuw onderzoek van de Europese Commissie blijkt dat kinderen zich zorgen maken over hun veiligheid online. Bijna 5.000 kinderen uit alle EU-landen hebben hun mening gegeven over het internet. Zij willen dat er betere regels komen tegen verslavende functies en gepersonaliseerde advertenties. Ook vinden veel kinderen dat influencers beter moeten opletten bij het promoten van producten. Daarnaast pleit een grote meerderheid voor een leeftijdscontrole op sociale media. De Europese Commissie gebruikt deze resultaten voor de nieuwe Digital Fairness Act. Hiermee worden consumentenregels aangepast aan de moderne digitale wereld.

Sweden's Konsumentverket flags persistent ad disclosure failures in influencer marketing, with fines up to 1.5M kronor and EU Digital Fairness Act due in 2026.

Sweden's Konsumentverket flags persistent ad disclosure failures in influencer marketing, with fines up to 1.5M kronor and EU Digital Fairness Act due in 2026.

Sweden's Konsumentverket flags persistent ad disclosure failures in influencer marketing, with fines up to 1.5M kronor and EU Digital Fairness Act due in 2026.

Sweden's Konsumentverket flags persistent ad disclosure failures in influencer marketing, with fines up to 1.5M kronor and EU Digital Fairness Act due in 2026.

Key takeaways De aankomende Digital Fairness Act van de Europese Commissie is bedoeld voor zowel consumenten als bedrijven. Michael McGrath, commissaris voor Justitie, benadrukte deze tweeledige focus tijdens zijn toespraak op de European Retail Innovation Summit in Brussel. McGrath zegt dat de intentie van de Commissie is om administratieve processen te vereenvoudigen en een concurrerend […]

Ohio enacts Digital Fair Repair Act to enhance consumer repair rights.

Senate Bill 158 would create an Event Online Ticket Sales Act giving the state enforcement tools to stop bots that bulk-buy tickets for resale; the committee voted 10-0 to report the bill with recommendation.

AI tools can invisibly discriminate, impacting vital opportunities and reinforcing societal biases. recognising signs and advocating for transparency is essential to challenge systemic unfairness. #HumanInTheLoop #AIethics #AlgorithmicBias #DigitalFairness

Legislation aims to amend laws governing internet gaming in Massachusetts.