NEW YORK, BRONX (ORDO News) — Amazon has won an interim legal victory in its ongoing dispute with the European Union (EU) over tech regulations that classify it as a “Very Large Online Platform” (VLOP). These regulations require VLOPs to provide access to their ad repositories for researchers and authorities to analyze how ads are targeted.
Amazon’s Challenge and Interim Measure
Amazon took its case to the General Court of the European Union in July, contesting the VLOP designation it received from EU antitrust regulators in April. In the interim, it requested that certain Digital Services Act (DSA) requirements be suspended until the court rules on its challenge. Specifically, Amazon sought to halt requirements related to compiling and publishing an ad repository and providing users with non-profile-based options for its recommender systems.
Court’s Decision
The General Court has granted Amazon’s request for interim measures but clarified that this step merely maintains the status quo for a limited period. The Court dismissed the second part of Amazon’s application.
Amazon’s Response
Amazon welcomed the interim measure, considering it an “important first step” that aligns with its broader argument that it does not fit the criteria of a VLOP under the DSA.
Conclusion
This interim legal victory allows Amazon to continue operating without immediate adherence to certain DSA requirements. However, the larger dispute regarding its classification as a VLOP remains unresolved and will likely have implications for how tech giants are regulated in the EU.
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