The problem goes beyond fraud. Today, tech giants function as part of society’s digital infrastructure, yet they are not subject to the same level of accountability and consistent oversight as other sectors with comparable influence.
The EU should therefore introduce a licensing system for the largest platforms. Access to the European market should depend on compliance with rules on consumer protection, data security, copyright, and responsibility for content. In cases of repeated or serious violations, a platform’s license should be suspended or revoked.
As the Digital Services Act is set to be reviewed next year, this should mark the beginning of a new approach to regulating dominant digital platforms.
Read the op-ed by the director of the Danish Consumer Council and DPCMO: https://www.altinget.dk/eu/artikel/techgiganterne-er-for-store-til-boeder-vi-har-brug-for-staerkere-midler