- Chief Compliance Officer and VP of Legal Affairs, Arrow Electronics
By 
Jeff Dale2024-04-26T17:40:00
Social media company TikTok is suspending new features amid an inquiry by the European Commission into its compliance with the Digital Services Act (DSA), all while responding to a U.S. ban bill just signed into law.
On Monday, the European Commission opened an investigation into the launch of TikTok Lite under the DSA in France and Spain and communicated its intention to suspend the feature’s reward program.
Under the DSA, “very large online platforms” must conduct diligent risk assessments before the launch of new functionality, particularly related to potentially addictive effects. TikTok Lite’s reward program allows users to earn points for performing tasks, such as watching videos, liking content, following creators, and inviting friends to join the platform.
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