Digital Services Act
In Simple Terms
An EU law that creates accountability rules for online platforms regarding illegal content, transparent advertising, and user protection.
Formal Legal Definition
Regulation (EU) 2022/2065 on a Single Market For Digital Services, establishing obligations for intermediary services, hosting services, and online platforms regarding content moderation, transparency, and user safety.
Practical Example
A large online marketplace must implement notice-and-action mechanisms for illegal products, provide transparent advertising disclosures, and submit to annual risk assessments.
Why It Matters
The DSA modernizes e-commerce regulation for the platform economy, creating tiered obligations based on the size and reach of digital service providers.
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How snowLEX helps with Digital Services Act
snowLEX can explain DSA compliance obligations, compare them with national implementations, and help identify which tier your platform falls under.
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