Digital Services Act (EU 2022/2065)
In force since 17 February 2024
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Quick Reference
The Digital Services Act (DSA) is the EU’s comprehensive framework for regulating digital intermediary services. It establishes due diligence obligations for platforms, content moderation rules, and enhanced requirements for Very Large Online Platforms (VLOPs) and Search Engines (VLOSEs).
Applies to: All intermediary services offering services in the EU — hosting providers, online platforms, marketplaces, search engines, social networks
Key rules:
- Notice-and-action mechanism for illegal content [Art 16]
- Transparency in content moderation decisions [Art 17]
- Advertising transparency — users must know it’s an ad and who paid [Art 26]
- Recommender systems must explain main parameters [Art 27]
- VLOPs must conduct systemic risk assessments [Art 34]
- Fines up to 6% of global annual turnover [Art 52]
| Question | Answer | Citation |
|---|---|---|
| Who must comply? | All intermediary services in EU | Art 2 |
| Notice-and-action required? | Yes, for hosting services | Art 16 |
| Must explain content removal? | Yes, statement of reasons | Art 17 |
| Ad transparency required? | Yes, for all online platforms | Art 26 |
| Recommender transparency? | Yes, explain main parameters | Art 27 |
| VLOP threshold? | 45M average monthly EU users | Art 33 |
| Maximum fine? | 6% global annual turnover | Art 52 |
Regulation Map (All Chunks)
Definitions
Requirements
- DSA: Advertising Transparency
- DSA: Content Moderation Rules
- DSA: Notice and Action Mechanism
- DSA: Recommender System Transparency
- DSA: VLOP Obligations