European Commission Seeks Details On Amazon's Compliance With Digital Rules

European Commission Seeks Details On Amazon's Compliance With Digital Rules

The European Commission has demanded additional information from Amazon regarding its compliance with the new digital regulations. The commission stated that under the Digital Services Act (DSA), the US e-commerce giant must provide details on measures taken. This law mandates platforms to enhance consumer protection and transparency.

The commission said it wanted "more information on the measures the platform has taken to comply with the DSA obligations related to the transparency of recommender systems.".

Platforms utilize recommender algorithms to promote personalized content. According to the DSA, platforms are required to mitigate the risks associated with these systems.

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Under the DSA, the largest digital companies are required to create an advertisement library displaying details about the ads on their platforms. The European Commission has requested further information regarding "the design, development, deployment, testing, and maintenance" of the Amazon Store's Ad Library online interface.

Amazon has until July 26 to comply with this request. This request marks the initial phase of a potential compliance process and does not imply any violation of the law or impending sanctions. Amazon stated it is reviewing the request and collaborating closely with the commission.

Amazon spokespersons said "Amazon shares the goal of the European Commission to create a safe, predictable, and trusted shopping environment," he added. "We invest significantly in protecting our store from bad actors, illegal content, and in creating a trustworthy shopping experience."