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Frances Haugen: the EU has a 'once-in-a-generation opportunity' to regulate Facebook

The new rules are proportionate, foster innovation, growth and competitiveness, and facilitate the scaling up of smaller platforms, SMEs and start-ups. The responsibilities of users, platforms, and public authorities are rebalanced according to European values, placing citizens at the centre. The rules Better protect consumers and their fundamental rights online Establish a powerful transparency and a clear accountability framework for online platforms Foster innovation, growth and competitiveness within the single market

"Facebook under fire from drag queens over 'real-name' rule * Social network demands performers use their legal names * 6,800 sign petition, arguing policy can be harmful"

Après une décision intéressante rendue la semaine dernière en matière de parodie, la Cour de Justice de l'Union Européenne s'est prononcée hier sur un cas impliquant la numérisation d'un ouvrage en bibliothèque, effectuée sur le fondement de ce que l'on appelle en France l'"exception conservation". Cette dernière permet aux bibliothèques de reproduire des oeuvres protégées de leurs collections et de les diffuser sur place, à partir de terminaux dédiés.

The Digital Services Act could require big changes to digital platforms. Here are 4 things lawmakers need to know to protect people-powered spaces like Wikipedia.