The EU-European Union has announced that member states and the European Parliament have agreed on a new bill that will require major IT companies to take measures against illegal content.
The EU announced on the 23rd that Member States and the European Parliament have agreed on a bill aimed at protecting users from illegal online goods and services and content.
The bill puts particularly strict regulations on major IT companies with more than 45 million monthly users in the EU, and it is believed that American giants such as Google's holding company Alphabet and Meta are in mind. ..
These companies have no problems with their services to prevent the spread of illegal content, false information that adversely affects elections and people's safety, and inappropriate language that encourages discrimination. Or, it is obligatory to conduct an analysis every year and take measures.
It is also prohibited to use the personal information of minors to place advertisements targeting minors.
And if you violate the law, you will be fined up to 6% of your global market sales.
EU President Ursula von der Leyen welcomed, "This agreement is historic. It brings effect to the principle that what is illegal outside the net is also illegal inside the net."
The bill will be enacted and enforced after approval by Member States and the European Parliament.
The EU has already agreed on a bill to tighten regulations on large IT companies for fair competition in the digital arena.