EU requests fraud, terms-of-service changes from tech giants

The European Commission requested that Facebook, Twitter and Google Plus alter their terms of service or face potential fines. The Commission — the executive arm of the European Union — noted that their demands came amid increasing complaints from consumers who have been targeted by frauds and scams and that they had “been subject to certain terms of services that do not respect EU consumer law.”

The companies mentioned met with the Commission on March 16 to discuss solutions to the rising consumer complaints regarding their social media platforms, and according to the Commission will offer solutions in one month. Should the Commission not find the solutions “satisfactory,” it noted, “consumer authorities could ultimately resort to enforcement action.”