Digital Services Act is Now in Full Effect
01.03.2024
Digital Services Act (DSA) came into force for all providers that fall within its scope on 17 February 2024. DSA has already been applicable to providers of “very large online platforms” and “very large online search engines” since 25 August 2023. Now other intermediary service providers are subject to it as well. A summary of what DSA brings is provided below:
- Platform Responsibility: DSA imposes certain liabilities on online platforms, particularly large platforms, to combat illegal content, such as hate speech, terrorist propaganda, and counterfeit products.
Online platforms are under obligation to implement measures to detect, prevent, and remove such content.
- Transparency Requirements: Platforms have to be more transparent about their content moderation practices, which involves offering users clear insights into how content is moderated, the use of algorithms, and the management of user data.
- User Rights Protection: DSA aims to protect users' fundamental rights online, including freedom of expression and privacy. It introduces measures to empower users to control their online experience, such as the ability to challenge content removal decisions and access more information about targeted advertising.
- Oversight and Enforcement: DSA establishes a framework for effective oversight and enforcement of the new rules, including the establishment of national regulatory authorities and cooperation mechanisms between EU member states.
- Market Competition: DSA addresses concerns about the dominance of large online platforms by introducing measures to promote competition and ensure a level playing field for smaller businesses and new entrants to the digital market.
Overall, Digital Services Act seeks to make the online world safer and more accountable within the European Union.
You can reach the full text of DSA here.
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