In the dispute over stricter regulations in the European Union (EU), Amazon has suffered a legal setback. The European Court of Justice (ECJ) on Wednesday dismissed a lawsuit by the American online retailer against certain requirements under the Digital Services Act (DSA). The law classifies the US group as a very large online platform (VLOP) and, among other things, requires it to disclose detailed information about its internet advertising activities.
Amazon had filed a lawsuit against this and requested a suspension of this demand pending a ruling, which was initially granted by a lower court. However, the Court of Justice overturned this ruling.
The interests of the legislator dominate
The controversial DSA clause limits Amazon’s entrepreneurial freedom and the company is at risk of serious damage until a ruling is reached in the main proceedings. In this specific case, however, the interests of the legislator prevail. “Suspension would result in a potential delay of several years in fully achieving the objectives of the Internal Market for Digital Services Regulation, potentially allowing the continued existence or development of an online environment that threatens fundamental rights .”
Amazon expressed its disappointment with the verdict. She also reiterated her opinion that this does not fall under the definition of a VLOP.
Source: Krone
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