A leaked draft of the European Commission's Digital Services Act shows how Big Tech companies such as Facebook and Amazon could face steep fines related to online activities, such as targeted advertising. Companies could face fines of up to 6% of their annual revenue, according to the draft. The DSA would also empower "digital services coordinators" to oversee compliance, including whether algorithms used to serve ads are lawful. Elsewhere, the Open Rights Group discusses the actions its taken this year in its fight against illegal advertising practices, including the recent complaints lodged in six EU countries.
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