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The EU’s New Rules on Personalised Social Media Feeds, Explained

The Digital Services Act could impact how fashion brands and marketers reach their online audiences, particularly if they depend on algorithmic recommendations for visibility and engagement.
The latest regulations to come into force under the EU’s Digital Services Act mean platforms like TikTok and Instagram must give European users the option for a feed that doesn’t use their personal data to recommend content.
The latest regulations to come into force under the EU’s Digital Services Act mean platforms like TikTok and Instagram must give European users the option for a feed that doesn’t use their personal data to recommend content. (Getty Images)

New changes are hitting social platforms in the EU, with possible implications for any brands that rely on them to connect with shoppers — which is basically everyone.

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Marc Bain
Marc Bain

Marc Bain is Technology Correspondent at The Business of Fashion. He is based in New York and drives BoF’s coverage of technology and innovation, from start-ups to Big Tech.

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