EU-DIGITAL-SERVICES-ACT

EU Digital Services Act compliance regulation modern detailed.

Definition

EU Digital Services Act DSA (Regulation (EU) 2022/2065) is the EU regulation published 19 October 2022 (entry into force 16 November 2022, full application 17 February 2024, Very Large Online Platforms VLOPs/Very Large Online Search Engines VLOSEs designation since April 2023, ~22 entities Google Search + Facebook + Instagram + TikTok + YouTube + X + LinkedIn + multiple) harmonising online intermediaries + platforms responsibilities (hosting + caching + mere conduit) for illegal content + transparency + due diligence + risk assessments + audit + complaint redress + algorithmic recommender systems options + advertising transparency repository + multiple obligations. Technical detail + application scope + compliance obligations + non-compliance sanctions + reporting processes + impact on in-scope companies + alignment with adjacent national + international regulations + governance + supervisory authorities + implementation timeline + transitions + case law + industry best practices documentation adoption.

Origin

Regulation (EU) 2022/2065 DSA published 19 October 2022 ; entry into force 16 November 2022 ; full application 17 February 2024 ; ~22 VLOPs/VLOSEs designated April 2023+.

Example in context

Meta (Facebook + Instagram) classified VLOP DSA: (1) Annual systemic risks assessment + audit by independent auditor, (2) Transparent advertising repository publicly accessible, (3) Algorithmic recommender systems options for users (e.g., chronological feed alternative), (4) Researchers data access mechanism, (5) Compliance officer + annual report, (6) Trusted Flaggers (e.g., national child protection organizations) priority illegal content reporting, (7) Crisis mechanism activation by European Commission for major crises affecting public interest.

Related terms

• EU Digital Markets Act — complementary gatekeepers regulation.