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The @EU_Commission just published its report which will be used as the basis of the Digital Fairness Act!
A rare moment where the Commission publishes a document one day earlier than @BertuzLuca predicted!
The mystery continues for the Digital Fairness Act! 🔮
Thank you for picking my question #ConsumerSummit #DigitalFairnessAct @EUCssrMcGrath
Here is the backstory to the Regulation vs Directive saga:
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Two recruits join @EUCssrMcGrath to work on the Digital Fairness Act. @egelynbraun was responsible for the Fitness Check and is now policy coordinator in McGrath’s cabinet. @LucieRsl_ who had previously worked under @dreynders on consumer policy will also join McGrath.
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Honoured to have my paper featured!!
It´s #ResearchSpotlight Tuesday! 😀 Here is another of the first deposits made to KCWorks! Access the link to read @JamesTamim 's paper about the European Union and the panopticon effect. buff.ly/4g8vj6E
.@DIGITALEUROPE calls for @EU_Commission to halt the Digital Fairness Act.
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. " politico.eu/sponsored-conten… #digitalfairnessact #aiact #dma #dsa
A public consultation on the Digital Fairness Act will take place in spring 2025
[Protection des consommateurs] Une consultation publique sur le Digital Fairness Act fleurira au printemps 2025 buff.ly/3VcFM8N
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.@ZalaTomasic raised concerns about the dominance of platforms like @Apple and @googleeurope, which can disadvantage startups and small businesses in their app stores.
Are measures being taken to ensure a level playing field for all businesses on platform-owned app stores to prevent unfair pricing and access barriers?
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.@Gasiuk_Pihowicz questions @EU_Commission on the Digital Fairness Act and Fitness Check: Emphasised that while the EU has advanced consumer protection laws, enforcement is lacking, leading to significant economic and mental health costs.
- What are the main challenges in implementing existing regulations?
- Would updating the blacklist in the Unfair Commercial Practices Directive suffice to combat dark patterns?
- How can the Commission reduce fragmentation in implementation and enforcement across Member States?
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.@steph_sejourne's hearing becomes show and tell after @YVerougstraete's question on raw materials.
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We need more MEPs asking these important questions! @MarinaKaljurand @TheProgressives
We just updated our Digital Fairness Act Newsletter! Sign for #DFA insights!
EU Commissioner Formally Announces Plan for a Digital Fairness Act #DFA #digitalfairnessact @mmcgrathtd
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Not the first time MEP @kimvsparrentak has been tackling Digital Fairness. This is her in 2023 after her resolution on addictive design was adopted.
.@kimvsparrentak presses Michael McGrath on banning addictive design for all ages. @mmcgrathtd confirms the Digital Fairness Act will include rules against endless scroll and autoplay.
#DigitalFairnessAct #DFA @GroenLinks @GreensEFA @LGBTIintergroup
.@PierMaran asks if @mmcgrathtd will tackle dynamic pricing considering @oasis ticket issues. McGrath commits to addressing dynamic pricing in the Digital Fairness Act. #DigitalFairnessAct #DFA
.@katarinabarley asks if @mmcgrathtd will tackle addictive design and take on big tech. McGrath confirms the Digital Fairness Act will include measures against infinite scroll and autoplay, aiming to protect minors. #DigitalFairnessAct #DFA @Europarl_DE @TheProgressives @spdde
.@svenja_hahn asks @mmcgrathtd about avoiding duplication in the #DigitalFairnessAct #DFA
@fdpineuropa @aldeparty @fdp
.@kimvsparrentak presses Michael McGrath on banning addictive design for all ages. @mmcgrathtd confirms the Digital Fairness Act will include rules against endless scroll and autoplay.
#DigitalFairnessAct #DFA @GroenLinks @GreensEFA @LGBTIintergroup











