Investigation; It focuses on fake ads, cybersecurity risks and advertising transparency.
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Booking.com is classified as a 'Very Major Online Platform' under the Digital Services Act (DSA).
The EU Commission announced that it will examine whether Booking.com violated its obligations under the Digital Services Act (DSA).
The statement stated that the investigation will focus on critical areas such as fake ads, phishing scams and advertising transparency on the platform.
In the Commission's statement, the main allegations that the EU Commission will examine within the scope of the investigation were conveyed.
Accordingly, the adequacy of the measures taken by Booking.com in preventing the uploading of accommodation facilities that do not actually exist to the system and frauds committed with fake accounts will be tested. Cyber risks arising during reservation and sharing of guest data will also be examined.
It will be evaluated whether the in-platform messaging system is capable of preventing personal data from being captured and sending fraudulent payment requests.
In addition, it will be checked whether the ads that are promoted to the top by paying higher commissions on the platform are clearly labeled as "advertisements" to users.
In the statement, it was reminded that Booking.com is classified as a "Very Large Online Platform" within the scope of DSA, and pointed out the company's legal responsibilities in reducing systemic risks and protecting consumers.
Risk of fines of up to 6 percent of global turnover
Under DSA rules, which force major digital platforms to decisively combat illegal and harmful content, it is stated that Booking.com may face a hefty fine of up to 6 percent of its global annual turnover if a violation is detected.
The Commission will continue to collect evidence through requests for information, interviews and on-site inspections during this in-depth, priority investigation process.
In this process, commitments may be requested from Booking.com and temporary injunction orders may also be implemented.
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The EU Commission will request information from Booking.com and conduct on-site investigations.
Very likely · Within months

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