France opens probe into creator platform Mym over suspected rule breaches

Oct 16 (Reuters) - French media and digital regulator Arcom has opened an investigation into Mym, a France-based platform offering subscription-based content including adult material, over suspected breaches of the EU's Digital Services Act (DSA).

Arcom said on Friday it had sent Mym a formal request for information on October 14, giving the platform 15 days to respond or face sanctions, after a preliminary review raised concerns about child protection and service transparency.

Mym did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

• Arcom suspects Mym may have breached the DSA in two areas: protecting minors, including age-verification measures, and transparency requirements, citing incomplete terms of use and insufficient information about its recommendation systems

• Arcom has overseen compliance with the DSA for platforms established in France since the SREN law came into force in May 2024

• The regulator said it would continue pressing online platforms to improve transparency and strengthen user protections, particularly for children

(Reporting by Hugo Lhomedet in Gdansk. Editing by Dominique Vidalon and Mark Potter)