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THE DIGITAL SERVICES ACT

Ensuring a safe and accountable online environment


DIGITAL SERVICES ACT (DSA) OVERVIEW

The DSA regulates online intermediaries and platforms such as marketplaces,
social networks, content-sharing platforms, app stores, and online travel and
accommodation platforms. Its main goal is to prevent illegal and harmful
activities online and the spread of disinformation. It ensures user safety,
protects fundamental rights, and creates a fair and open online platform
environment.


WHAT ARE THE KEY GOALS OF THE DIGITAL SERVICES ACT?

The DSA protects consumers and their fundamental rights online by setting clear
and proportionate rules. It fosters innovation, growth and competitiveness, and
facilitates the scaling up of smaller platforms, SMEs and start-ups. The roles
of users, platforms, and public authorities are rebalanced according to European
values, placing citizens at the centre.

 * For citizens
    * better protection of fundamental rights
    * more control and choice, and easier reporting of illegal content
    * stronger protection of children online, such as the prohibition of
      targeted advertisement to minors
    * less exposure to illegal content
    * more transparency over content moderation decisions with the DSA
      Transparency Database

 * For providers of digital services
    * legal certainty
    * a single set of rules across the EU
    * easier to start-up and scale-up in Europe

 * For business users of digital services
    * access to EU-wide markets through platforms
    * level-playing field against providers of illegal content

 * For society at large
    * greater democratic control and oversight over systemic platforms
    * mitigation of systemic risks, such as manipulation or disinformation

The impact of the Digital Services Act on digital platforms


WHICH PROVIDERS ARE COVERED?

The DSA includes rules for online intermediary services, which millions of
Europeans use every day. The obligations of different online players match their
role, size and impact in the online ecosystem.

 * Very large online platforms and search engines pose particular risks in the
   dissemination of illegal content and societal harms. Specific rules are
   foreseen for platforms reaching more than 10% of 450 million consumers in
   Europe.
   
   Access the list of designated platforms

 * Online platforms bring together sellers and consumers such as online
   marketplaces, app stores, collaborative economy platforms and social media
   platforms.
 * Hosting services such as cloud and web hosting services (also
   including online platforms).
 * Intermediary services offering network infrastructure: Internet access
   providers and domain name registrars (also including hosting services).



All online intermediaries offering their services in the single market, whether
they are established in the EU or outside, have to comply with the new rules.
Micro and small companies have obligations proportionate to their ability and
size while ensuring they remain accountable. In addition, even if micro and
small companies grow significantly, they would benefit from a targeted exemption
from a set of obligations during a transitional 12-month period.


DIGITAL SERVICES ACT ENTERING INTO FORCE

As of 17 February 2024, the DSA rules apply to all platforms. Since the end of
August 2023, these rules had already applied to designated platforms with more
than 45 million users in the EU (10% of the EU’s population), the so-called Very
large online platforms (VLOPs) or Very large online search engines (VLOSEs).

The Commission will enforce the DSA together with national authorities, who will
supervise the compliance of the platforms established in their territory. The
Commission is primarily responsible for the monitoring and enforcement of the
additional obligations applying to VLOPs and VLOSEs, such as the measures to
mitigate systemic risks.

The enforcement framework under the Digital Services Act

The cooperation framework under the Digital Services Act


WHAT THE NEW RULES MEAN FOR USERS, BUSINESSES AND PLATFORMS

Users

Find out more on new rules for users

Businesses

Find out more on new rules for businesses

Platforms

Find out more on new rules for platforms


DOCUMENTS

 * General publications
 * 27 October 2022

Legal documents on The Digital Services Act


RELATED LINKS

Delegated Regulation on independent audits under the Digital Services Act

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