EUEuropean Commission05 December 2026Digital Services Act transparency violation
X
X: European Commission, EUR 120,000,000, transparency breaches under the DSA.
EUR€120,000,000
Summary
The European Commission imposed a EUR 120 million fine on X for breaching transparency requirements under the Digital Services Act. The penalty covered deceptive verification design, an inadequate ad repository, and restricted access for researchers.
Grounds for the decision
Deceptive verification design, ad repository deficiencies, and restricted researcher access to data.