A European Union court has ruled that Amazon must adhere to the stringent regulations for Very Large Online Platforms under the Digital Services Act. The court rejected Amazon's legal challenge, which argued that the new obligations infringed upon its fundamental rights to conduct a business and to property. While acknowledging the rules were strict, the court found they did not prevent the company from operating its core business.
The designation as a Very Large Online Platform, applied to services with over 45 million monthly users in the EU, subjects companies to enhanced obligations. These include conducting risk assessments, increasing transparency, and combating disinformation. An Amazon spokesperson stated that the company disagrees with the ruling, contending that its marketplace does not pose systemic risks as it only sells goods and does not disseminate information. The company plans to appeal the decision.
The designation as a Very Large Online Platform, applied to services with over 45 million monthly users in the EU, subjects companies to enhanced obligations. These include conducting risk assessments, increasing transparency, and combating disinformation. An Amazon spokesperson stated that the company disagrees with the ruling, contending that its marketplace does not pose systemic risks as it only sells goods and does not disseminate information. The company plans to appeal the decision.
