Online safety regulation:
EU overview

   Scope of online safety measure(s)

Online intermediary services, essentially services that connect consumers with goods, services and content.  This includes online platforms, such as marketplaces, social networks, app stores, search engines, etc. as well as conduit services and caching services.

   Online harms addressed

Dissemination of illegal content, harm to minors, disinformation, cyber violence, lack of transparency including regarding recommender systems and advertising, targeted advertising based on sensitive personal data. 

   Territorial scope

The Regulations apply to relevant online services offered to recipients that are located or established in the EU, regardless of whether the service provider has a physical EU presence.

   Penalties and enforcement

The Regulations are enforced by national authorities of EU Member States and the European Commission. Enforcement powers include: information requests and inspections, content removal orders, remedies, financial penalties of up to 6% annual worldwide turnover.