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[–] misk@sopuli.xyz 76 points 3 days ago (3 children)

The CPC Network, coordinated by the European Commission, is publishing a set of guidelines today to promote transparency and fairness in the online gaming industry's use of virtual currencies.

That doesn’t seem binding.

[–] unexposedhazard@discuss.tchncs.de 92 points 3 days ago* (last edited 3 days ago)

Nah thats usually how those start out afaik. They start with a guideline and a grace period. Then when the grace period is over there is a warning period and after that it goes straight to fines.

The CPC Network will monitor progress and may take further actions if harmful practices continue.

Lets see what happens.

[–] Micromot@feddit.org 20 points 3 days ago

It is in part. They are hosting workshops and publishing these guidelines so companies can work on it on their own merit but they will also take further action if the harmful practices continue

[–] HappyFrog@lemmy.blahaj.zone 3 points 2 days ago

It seems they are saying that these are already enforced:

The key principles and the Common Position are based on the existing general rules of EU consumer law directives that apply to digital services and digital content provided to consumers, including video games. The Commission will continue to examine these topics in the context of forthcoming consultations on the Digital Fairness Act.