In principle this should soon be covered by the #digitalfairnessact. What will come out of the commission’s soon to be released proposal, however, also depends on MS threatening to take bold(er) steps, so this is a development definitely worth keeping an eye on!
Today Dutch MP Barbara Kathmann is tabling a new bill to ban addictive social media design in the Netherlands.
Big Tech’s business models rely on infinite scroll and autoplay to keep us hooked for profit, and the harm doesn’t stop at 18.
Big Tech’s business models rely on infinite scroll and autoplay to keep us hooked for profit, and the harm doesn’t stop at 18.
Dutch MP proposes ban on digital's 'harmful addictive design features'
MP Barbara Kathmann tabled a proposal in the Dutch Parliament to end addictive design features such as endless scrolling, autoplay and manipulative algorithms for all online services including social ...
www.euronews.com
November 2, 2026 at 3:26 PM
In principle this should soon be covered by the #digitalfairnessact. What will come out of the commission’s soon to be released proposal, however, also depends on MS threatening to take bold(er) steps, so this is a development definitely worth keeping an eye on!
Explainer 🔎 The #DigitalFairnessAct risks duplicating the #DigitalServicesAct, #GDPR, and existing EU #consumer protection rules – adding rules rather than fixing existing gaps.
👉 Learn more: ccianet.org/library/why-...
👉 Learn more: ccianet.org/library/why-...
October 29, 2026 at 7:26 AM
Explainer 🔎 The #DigitalFairnessAct risks duplicating the #DigitalServicesAct, #GDPR, and existing EU #consumer protection rules – adding rules rather than fixing existing gaps.
👉 Learn more: ccianet.org/library/why-...
👉 Learn more: ccianet.org/library/why-...
With the @EU_Commission expected to publish its #DigitalFairnessAct on 11 November, the upcoming proposal risks duplicating existing EU legislation. 📚
Yet these rules have not been fully or effectively implemented or enforced.
➡️ ccianet.org/news/2026/10...
Yet these rules have not been fully or effectively implemented or enforced.
➡️ ccianet.org/news/2026/10...
Upcoming Digital Fairness Act Risks Duplicating Existing EU Rules, New Explainer Warns - CCIA
The EU’s upcoming Digital Fairness Act (DFA), due to be published by the European Commission on 11 November 2026, should strengthen enforcement of existing
ccianet.org
November 4, 2026 at 7:28 AM
With the @EU_Commission expected to publish its #DigitalFairnessAct on 11 November, the upcoming proposal risks duplicating existing EU legislation. 📚
Yet these rules have not been fully or effectively implemented or enforced.
➡️ ccianet.org/news/2026/10...
Yet these rules have not been fully or effectively implemented or enforced.
➡️ ccianet.org/news/2026/10...
How can the EU protect vulnerable #consumers online while respecting #privacy and #autonomy? 🔎
At our #DigitalFairnessAct roundtable, the key message: any new rules should be targeted, proportionate, and build on existing safeguards. 💡
➡️ Event recap: ccianet.org/articles/pro...
At our #DigitalFairnessAct roundtable, the key message: any new rules should be targeted, proportionate, and build on existing safeguards. 💡
➡️ Event recap: ccianet.org/articles/pro...
October 22, 2026 at 6:26 AM
How can the EU protect vulnerable #consumers online while respecting #privacy and #autonomy? 🔎
At our #DigitalFairnessAct roundtable, the key message: any new rules should be targeted, proportionate, and build on existing safeguards. 💡
➡️ Event recap: ccianet.org/articles/pro...
At our #DigitalFairnessAct roundtable, the key message: any new rules should be targeted, proportionate, and build on existing safeguards. 💡
➡️ Event recap: ccianet.org/articles/pro...
Gerade beginnt im BMJV die Tagung der Wissenschaftlichen Vereinigung für #Verbraucherrecht diesmal in Zusammenarbeit mit dem Sachverständigenrat für Verbraucherfragen. Es geht um #RighttoRepair #DigitalFairnessAct und #Rechtsdurchsetzung.
#WVV #DFA #CPC #UCPD #UCPR
#WVV #DFA #CPC #UCPD #UCPR
October 9, 2026 at 11:14 AM
Gerade beginnt im BMJV die Tagung der Wissenschaftlichen Vereinigung für #Verbraucherrecht diesmal in Zusammenarbeit mit dem Sachverständigenrat für Verbraucherfragen. Es geht um #RighttoRepair #DigitalFairnessAct und #Rechtsdurchsetzung.
#WVV #DFA #CPC #UCPD #UCPR
#WVV #DFA #CPC #UCPD #UCPR
EU #kidsact: Kindersicherungen längst nicht nur für soziale Netzwerke | heise online https://www.heise.de/hintergrund/EU-Kids-Act-Kindersicherungen-laengst-nicht-nur-fuer-soziale-Netzwerke-11457084.html #socialmedia #socialmediaverbot #socialmediaban #digitalfairnessact #dfa #dsa #digitalservicesact
EU Kids Act: Kindersicherungen längst nicht nur für soziale Netzwerke
Der neue Kids Act regelt mehr als nur Mindestalterfragen: Von App- und PlayStore bis zu Onlinespielen und Porno-Plattformen sollen neue Regeln greifen.
www.heise.de
September 20, 2026 at 11:57 AM
EU #kidsact: Kindersicherungen längst nicht nur für soziale Netzwerke | heise online https://www.heise.de/hintergrund/EU-Kids-Act-Kindersicherungen-laengst-nicht-nur-fuer-soziale-Netzwerke-11457084.html #socialmedia #socialmediaverbot #socialmediaban #digitalfairnessact #dfa #dsa #digitalservicesact
Von der Leyen plant EU-weites Mindestalter für #socialmedia | heise online https://www.heise.de/news/Von-der-Leyen-plant-EU-weites-Mindestalter-fuer-Social-Media-11454865.html #socialmediaverbot #socialmediaban #kidsact #digitalfairnessact #dfa #dsa #digitalservicesact
Von der Leyen plant EU-weites Mindestalter für Social Media
Ursula von der Leyen skizzierte ihre EU-Pläne: Ein „Kids Act“ soll das Mindestalter für Social Media regeln, zudem stehen KI-Anwendungen und Rohstoffe im Fokus.
www.heise.de
September 20, 2026 at 6:57 AM
Von der Leyen plant EU-weites Mindestalter für #socialmedia | heise online https://www.heise.de/news/Von-der-Leyen-plant-EU-weites-Mindestalter-fuer-Social-Media-11454865.html #socialmediaverbot #socialmediaban #kidsact #digitalfairnessact #dfa #dsa #digitalservicesact
Milliardenmarkt Gaming: EU-Machtkampf um Verbot von Lootboxen und Dark Patterns | heise online https://www.heise.de/news/Milliardenmarkt-Gaming-EU-Machtkampf-um-Verbot-von-Lootboxen-und-Dark-Patterns-11454359.html #digitalfairnessact #dfa #darkpattern
Milliardenmarkt Gaming: EU-Machtkampf um Verbot von Lootboxen und Dark Patterns
In der EU-Kommission tobt ein Streit über strengere Gesetze gegen Glücksspiel-Mechanismen in Games. Verbraucherschützer wollen Verbote, die Tech-Lobby nicht.
www.heise.de
September 17, 2026 at 3:37 AM
Milliardenmarkt Gaming: EU-Machtkampf um Verbot von Lootboxen und Dark Patterns | heise online https://www.heise.de/news/Milliardenmarkt-Gaming-EU-Machtkampf-um-Verbot-von-Lootboxen-und-Dark-Patterns-11454359.html #digitalfairnessact #dfa #darkpattern
Meetings of @michaelmcgratheu.bsky.social as #EU commissioner about #DFA #DigitalFairnessAct.
#BigTech and #USA overwhelmingly the majority of his meetings. Social organisations and institutions, let alone citizens have near to none access to the @ec.europa.eu commissioner.
#BigTech and #USA overwhelmingly the majority of his meetings. Social organisations and institutions, let alone citizens have near to none access to the @ec.europa.eu commissioner.
September 15, 2026 at 1:34 PM
Meetings of @michaelmcgratheu.bsky.social as #EU commissioner about #DFA #DigitalFairnessAct.
#BigTech and #USA overwhelmingly the majority of his meetings. Social organisations and institutions, let alone citizens have near to none access to the @ec.europa.eu commissioner.
#BigTech and #USA overwhelmingly the majority of his meetings. Social organisations and institutions, let alone citizens have near to none access to the @ec.europa.eu commissioner.
IT’S GOOD TO BE BACK (BUT IT'S GOING TO BE BUSY...)
Horizon Europe, the #ERAact, the Innovation Act, the #DigitalFairnessAct, the Data Omnibus & #copyright reform: 6 EU files to watch this autumn, and what they mean for research & libraries
🔗 knowledgerights21.org/news-story/i...
#Science4EU
Horizon Europe, the #ERAact, the Innovation Act, the #DigitalFairnessAct, the Data Omnibus & #copyright reform: 6 EU files to watch this autumn, and what they mean for research & libraries
🔗 knowledgerights21.org/news-story/i...
#Science4EU
September 7, 2026 at 12:30 PM
IT’S GOOD TO BE BACK (BUT IT'S GOING TO BE BUSY...)
Horizon Europe, the #ERAact, the Innovation Act, the #DigitalFairnessAct, the Data Omnibus & #copyright reform: 6 EU files to watch this autumn, and what they mean for research & libraries
🔗 knowledgerights21.org/news-story/i...
#Science4EU
Horizon Europe, the #ERAact, the Innovation Act, the #DigitalFairnessAct, the Data Omnibus & #copyright reform: 6 EU files to watch this autumn, and what they mean for research & libraries
🔗 knowledgerights21.org/news-story/i...
#Science4EU
The upcoming #DigitalFairnessAct is the EU's opportunity to protect consumers.
Finance Watch is calling on the EU to:
💸 Ban finfluencer promotions of risky products
🕵️ Stop manipulative targeting practices
📈 Forbid discriminatory personalised pricing
🌚 Outlaw dark patterns
Read more👇 2/2
Finance Watch is calling on the EU to:
💸 Ban finfluencer promotions of risky products
🕵️ Stop manipulative targeting practices
📈 Forbid discriminatory personalised pricing
🌚 Outlaw dark patterns
Read more👇 2/2
Dark patterns explained: How to spot and avoid deceptive UX | Finance Watch
www.finance-watch.org
August 12, 2026 at 10:59 AM
The upcoming #DigitalFairnessAct is the EU's opportunity to protect consumers.
Finance Watch is calling on the EU to:
💸 Ban finfluencer promotions of risky products
🕵️ Stop manipulative targeting practices
📈 Forbid discriminatory personalised pricing
🌚 Outlaw dark patterns
Read more👇 2/2
Finance Watch is calling on the EU to:
💸 Ban finfluencer promotions of risky products
🕵️ Stop manipulative targeting practices
📈 Forbid discriminatory personalised pricing
🌚 Outlaw dark patterns
Read more👇 2/2
Winamax, Betclic, Parions Sport et compagnie multiplient les pratiques de marketing toxique ciblant nos ados.
Nous régulerons ces pratiques dans le prochain #DigitalFairnessAct au Parlement européen.
Je propose d’y inclure également les paris e-sportifs.
Nous régulerons ces pratiques dans le prochain #DigitalFairnessAct au Parlement européen.
Je propose d’y inclure également les paris e-sportifs.
September 16, 2025 at 3:34 PM
Winamax, Betclic, Parions Sport et compagnie multiplient les pratiques de marketing toxique ciblant nos ados.
Nous régulerons ces pratiques dans le prochain #DigitalFairnessAct au Parlement européen.
Je propose d’y inclure également les paris e-sportifs.
Nous régulerons ces pratiques dans le prochain #DigitalFairnessAct au Parlement européen.
Je propose d’y inclure également les paris e-sportifs.
Europe advertising industry opposes Digital Fairness Act #DigitalFairnessAct #IABEurope #AdvertisingIndustry #EULaw #ComplianceCosts
Europe advertising industry opposes Digital Fairness Act
IAB Europe warns new EU rules would confuse companies and increase compliance costs over existing regulations.
ppc.land
July 18, 2025 at 3:43 PM
Europe advertising industry opposes Digital Fairness Act #DigitalFairnessAct #IABEurope #AdvertisingIndustry #EULaw #ComplianceCosts
Europe advertising industry opposes Digital Fairness Act #DigitalFairnessAct #IABEurope #AdvertisingIndustry #EULaw #ComplianceCosts
Europe advertising industry opposes Digital Fairness Act
IAB Europe warns new EU rules would confuse companies and increase compliance costs over existing regulations.
ppc.land
July 18, 2025 at 3:44 PM
Europe advertising industry opposes Digital Fairness Act #DigitalFairnessAct #IABEurope #AdvertisingIndustry #EULaw #ComplianceCosts
„#DigitalFairnessAct“ soll auch Spielehersteller und kleine Händler treffen | heise online https://www.heise.de/news/Digital-Fairness-Act-soll-auch-Spielehersteller-und-kleine-Haendler-treffen-11361948.html #dma #digitalservicesact #dsa #digitalmarketsact #dfa
„Digital Fairness Act“ soll auch Spielehersteller und kleine Händler treffen
Ab Ende 2026 will die EU den Verbraucherschutz im Netz stärken. Ein Grund: Bisher gibt es keine Strafen gegen bestimmte Digitalanbieter.
www.heise.de
July 13, 2026 at 2:41 PM
„#DigitalFairnessAct“ soll auch Spielehersteller und kleine Händler treffen | heise online https://www.heise.de/news/Digital-Fairness-Act-soll-auch-Spielehersteller-und-kleine-Haendler-treffen-11361948.html #dma #digitalservicesact #dsa #digitalmarketsact #dfa
Oi, Collective Shout!
Did you know this page exist on Steam? Let parents do the parenting, okay! And FFS, stop nannying adults‼️
#stopkillinggames
#digitalfairnessact
#parenting
Did you know this page exist on Steam? Let parents do the parenting, okay! And FFS, stop nannying adults‼️
#stopkillinggames
#digitalfairnessact
#parenting
August 1, 2025 at 11:18 AM
Oi, Collective Shout!
Did you know this page exist on Steam? Let parents do the parenting, okay! And FFS, stop nannying adults‼️
#stopkillinggames
#digitalfairnessact
#parenting
Did you know this page exist on Steam? Let parents do the parenting, okay! And FFS, stop nannying adults‼️
#stopkillinggames
#digitalfairnessact
#parenting
#stopkillinggames
#digitalfairnessact
I have done my part. Petitioned signed as of yesterday.
I even wrote a minor essay for the Digital Fairness Act that is currently taking shape(?) in the EU parliament.
Do not fuck with gamers! Some might still fall for the AAA FOMO BS, but I am not one. 🧑💻🕹️
#digitalfairnessact
I have done my part. Petitioned signed as of yesterday.
I even wrote a minor essay for the Digital Fairness Act that is currently taking shape(?) in the EU parliament.
Do not fuck with gamers! Some might still fall for the AAA FOMO BS, but I am not one. 🧑💻🕹️
July 30, 2025 at 2:09 PM
#stopkillinggames
#digitalfairnessact
I have done my part. Petitioned signed as of yesterday.
I even wrote a minor essay for the Digital Fairness Act that is currently taking shape(?) in the EU parliament.
Do not fuck with gamers! Some might still fall for the AAA FOMO BS, but I am not one. 🧑💻🕹️
#digitalfairnessact
I have done my part. Petitioned signed as of yesterday.
I even wrote a minor essay for the Digital Fairness Act that is currently taking shape(?) in the EU parliament.
Do not fuck with gamers! Some might still fall for the AAA FOMO BS, but I am not one. 🧑💻🕹️
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Over half of all Digital Fairness Act feedback came from business groups — showing industry voices dominated the 2025 consultation. 📊 #DigitalFairnessAct #EURegulation #CSAM #Games newsletter.digitalfairnessact.com/p/which-comp...
October 29, 2025 at 1:15 AM
Over half of all Digital Fairness Act feedback came from business groups — showing industry voices dominated the 2025 consultation. 📊 #DigitalFairnessAct #EURegulation #CSAM #Games newsletter.digitalfairnessact.com/p/which-comp...
Digital Europe via Politico
"The European Commission should withdraw the AI liability directive and halt plans for a Digital Fairness Act. These issues are already covered elsewhere, they just need to be better enforced. " www.politico.eu/sponsored-co... #digitalfairnessact #aiact #dma #dsa
"The European Commission should withdraw the AI liability directive and halt plans for a Digital Fairness Act. These issues are already covered elsewhere, they just need to be better enforced. " www.politico.eu/sponsored-co... #digitalfairnessact #aiact #dma #dsa
Cut, simplify and incentivize: Three steps to win the tech race
Europe is not realizing its potential, and its companies are falling behind or leaving the region. We need the right support and bold action, now.
www.politico.eu
November 26, 2024 at 10:52 PM
Digital Europe via Politico
"The European Commission should withdraw the AI liability directive and halt plans for a Digital Fairness Act. These issues are already covered elsewhere, they just need to be better enforced. " www.politico.eu/sponsored-co... #digitalfairnessact #aiact #dma #dsa
"The European Commission should withdraw the AI liability directive and halt plans for a Digital Fairness Act. These issues are already covered elsewhere, they just need to be better enforced. " www.politico.eu/sponsored-co... #digitalfairnessact #aiact #dma #dsa
Great discussion @EaAdvocacyLab event today.
However, the Digital Fairness Act proposals risk over-regulating. Many tech co's invest in privacy, transparency, consumer protections, and security— Adding more layers could stifle innovation without clear benefits to consumers. #digitalfairnessact
However, the Digital Fairness Act proposals risk over-regulating. Many tech co's invest in privacy, transparency, consumer protections, and security— Adding more layers could stifle innovation without clear benefits to consumers. #digitalfairnessact
November 12, 2024 at 5:27 PM
Great discussion @EaAdvocacyLab event today.
However, the Digital Fairness Act proposals risk over-regulating. Many tech co's invest in privacy, transparency, consumer protections, and security— Adding more layers could stifle innovation without clear benefits to consumers. #digitalfairnessact
However, the Digital Fairness Act proposals risk over-regulating. Many tech co's invest in privacy, transparency, consumer protections, and security— Adding more layers could stifle innovation without clear benefits to consumers. #digitalfairnessact
@ec.europa.eu an idea for the #DigitalFairnessAct !
February 4, 2025 at 7:15 AM
@ec.europa.eu an idea for the #DigitalFairnessAct !
@bellular.bsky.social | Bellular News: "Stop Killing Games Got Rejected. But They Have a Plan." | @stopkillinggames.bsky.social | #Gaming #GamingIndustry #GamingNews #News #SKG #ConsumerRights #EuropeanCommission #GamePreservation #CulturalHeritage #DigitalFairnessAct
www.youtube.com/watch?v=wRQO...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=wRQO...
Stop Killing Games Became Impossible To Ignore
YouTube video by Bellular News
www.youtube.com
June 30, 2026 at 3:04 AM
@bellular.bsky.social | Bellular News: "Stop Killing Games Got Rejected. But They Have a Plan." | @stopkillinggames.bsky.social | #Gaming #GamingIndustry #GamingNews #News #SKG #ConsumerRights #EuropeanCommission #GamePreservation #CulturalHeritage #DigitalFairnessAct
www.youtube.com/watch?v=wRQO...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=wRQO...