March 2025 Update
EU’s Digital Fairness Act (DFA) Public Consultation
The European Commission announced a 12-week public consultation for the proposed Digital Fairness Act (DFA), set to commence in spring 2025. This legislation aims to address issues such as dark patterns, personalization, contracts, and influencer marketing, with the goal of ensuring a fair digital environment for consumers and businesses alike. Digital entrepreneurs are encouraged to participate in the consultation to share their insights and perspectives.
Clarification on the Digital Markets Act (DMA)
EU officials emphasized that the Digital Markets Act (DMA) applies to all companies meeting the ‘gatekeeper’ criteria, irrespective of their headquarters’ location. This clarification underscores the EU’s commitment to fostering fair competition and innovation by preventing unfair practices by dominant digital platforms, thereby creating a more equitable environment for emerging digital entrepreneurs.
EU Lawmakers Address U.S. Criticism of Tech Regulations
A group of EU lawmakers responded to U.S. critiques suggesting that the DMA unfairly targets American tech companies. In a letter to U.S. officials, the lawmakers highlighted that the DMA also scrutinizes non-U.S. entities and aims to promote fair competition by limiting the dominance of major digital platforms. They emphasized that some U.S. companies support the DMA and could benefit from its enforcement.