Twitter is about to leave the code of conduct set by the EU to prevent false information



The European Commission (EC) , the government enforcement agency of the European Union (EU), has revealed that Twitter is considering leaving the EU code of conduct on disinformation.

Elon Musk takes Twitter out of the EU's Disinformation Code of Practice | TechCrunch
https://techcrunch.com/2023/05/27/elon-musk-twitter-eu-disinformation-code/



Twitter set to exit EU Code of Practice on Disinformation, sources say – EURACTIV.com
https://www.euractiv.com/section/digital/news/twitter-set-to-exit-eu-code-of-practice-on-disinformation-sources-say/



In December 2020, the EC will curb the influence of giant technology companies represented by GAFA (Google, Apple, Facebook, Amazon), which dominate the market, and restore competition to the market. For this purpose, we proposed laws called 'Digital Services Act' and 'Digital Markets Act'. In July 2022, these laws were combined into one 'Digital Services Package' and officially approved by the European Parliament.

The ``Digital Market Law'' and ``Digital Services Law'' created by the EU to regulate Big Tech such as Apple, Google, Meta, etc. are grouped together as a ``Digital Service Package'' and officially approved-GIGAZINE



The Digital Services Act mandates the assessment and mitigation of systemic risks to public debate and election processes, such as online misinformation. However, the Digital Services Act is scheduled to become a legal obligation after August 25, 2023, leaving it to a voluntary code of conduct until then.

Regarding this code of conduct, EU Internal Market Commissioner Thierry Breton tweeted on May 27, 2023, ``Twitter will leave the EU Voluntary Code of Conduct on Disinformation.'' In the tweet, Mr. Breton said, ``Even if you leave the voluntary code of conduct, you still have obligations.If you have legal obligations under the Digital Services Act, you can get away, but you can't hide.'' I am warning you.




Violations of the Digital Services Act can subject companies to fines of up to 6% of their annual turnover, and access can be blocked for repeated serious violations. warns the EC.

In November 2022, Twitter received a warning from the EU that ``if you do not comply with the content moderation rules required by the Digital Services Act, you will be banned from providing Twitter in the EU or pay a huge fine.'' I'm here. In a videoconference with Bretton, Twitter CEO Elon Musk said the Digital Services Act 'makes a lot of sense' and that the EU will conduct a stress test at Twitter's headquarters in early 2023. , it was reported that Twitter agreed to assess whether it complies with EU rules.

EU warns against withdrawal of policy to regulate Twitter's new corona misinformation, to conduct ``stress test'' at headquarters - GIGAZINE



However, as of February 2023, Twitter had not responded sufficiently to the obligation to submit a ``progress report'' stipulated by the EC's voluntary code of conduct. An anonymous EU official told EU-focused news site Euractiv that the report issued a 'yellow card' for failing to make enough voluntary efforts to comply with Twitter's terms. In addition to being issued, it seems that there was underlying tension in the relationship between the EU and Twitter, such as whether Twitter would even submit a report. An EC spokesperson told Euractiv, “So far, Twitter has not adequately complied with its initial reporting obligations under its enhanced norms. 'We are concerned about Twitter's response to its code of conduct devoting significant resources and steps, and providing access to data for researchers and fact-checking.'

According to Euractiv, the final decision on withdrawal from Twitter's code of conduct is believed to be left to senior management, including Mask CEO. A formal decision may be announced at the Normative Participant General Meeting scheduled for June 5, 2023.

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