German online retailer Zalando alleges it is being unfairly targeted by the Digital Services Act via IrishTimesBiz
“The DSA is the right thing to do but we are puzzled that we were designated as a very large online platform alongside 18 other companies,” said Robert Gentz, Zalando’s chief executive and co-founder. “We’re the only European company on that list.”
“As the brand that we are, we don’t want to be associated with this category,” said Mr Gentz. “These companies are talked about as bad actors and all of a sudden we are on the same list. This is bad for our brand.” “All the others were designated on the basis of users but we’re designated on the basis of visitors,” said Mr Gentz. “That’s unequal treatment.”
The DSA seeks to target intermediaries such as Zalando so that regulators can better police the safety and authenticity of products sold online.
Ireland Latest News, Ireland Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Young woman died of drug overdose due to lack of local services, Citizens’ Assembly toldLocalised methadone services needed to save lives, says GP
Read more »
VW, Mercedes suffer blow in German legal fight over dieselJudges at Germany’s highest civil court decided they would allow more drivers to collect compensation
Read more »
KPMG to axe 5% of US workforce as demand for services slowsBig Four firm launches its second round of job cuts this year affecting all areas, including its audit business
Read more »
US group’s challenge to €800m search-and-rescue contract award admitted to courtTexas-based helicopter services group CHC Ireland DAC claims tendering competition had a number of flaws
Read more »
Abortion: Cabinet to approve legislation on safe access zonesCabinet is to approve legislation to establish safe access zones around premises which provide abortion services.
Read more »
A digital twin could save millions – but be careful it doesn’t sink youThe recent 3D mapping project of the Titanic shows the infamous ship in great detail but virtual representation of a real-world asset can also help companies manage their assets even if there are risks
Read more »