On 5 December 2025, the European Commission imposed a €120 million fine on X (formerly Twitter) for breaching key obligations under the EU Digital Services Act (DSA) — marking the first formal non-compliance decision under the regulation.
Key Findings
Misleading “Blue Check” Design
Paid verification was found to misrepresent account authenticity, increasing risks of impersonation and user deception.
Advertising Transparency Failures
X’s ad repository lacked required disclosures on ad content, topics, and sponsors, limiting regulatory and public oversight.
Restricted Researcher Access
Barriers to publicly available data hindered independent research into systemic platform risks.
What’s Next
X must submit a compliance action plan within 60–90 days and may face additional penalties if deficiencies are not remedied.
Why It Matters
This decision signals the EU’s shift from rule-making to active enforcement. Transparency by design, ad disclosure, and researcher access are now core compliance requirements for large platforms operating in the EU.
Sources :
• https://lnkd.in/g4F4FYcY
• https://lnkd.in/gvrQDq8c
• https://lnkd.in/gFd9BJej
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