Alphabet’s mapping app Waze needs to do more to tackle illegal online content on its platform after hitting a key user number under EU tech rules, while three adult content sites will likely face less stringent requirements after their user numbers fell below the threshold. Under the Digital Services Act (DSA) which became law last year, online platforms with more than 45 million monthly average users in the 27-country bloc are classified as Very Large Online Platforms subject to tougher provisions. “We are aware that Waze has published user numbers above the DSA threshold for designation as a Very Large Online Platform,” European Commission spokesperson Thomas Regnier said in an email.Read More
Waze hits large platform status under EU tech rules, porn sites set to drop off list
By Foo Yun Chee
