Digital Services Act (DSA) – Summary

Regulation (EU) 2022/2065

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Enforceable with effect from17th February 2024 (except for named Very Large Online Platforms and Search Engines (“VLOs”), for which enforcement began on 25th August 2023)
Summary of purposeTo create a safer digital space in which the fundamental rights of all users of digital services are protected; to establish a level playing field to foster innovation, growth, and competitiveness, both in the European Single Market and globally
Which organisations does it apply to?All providers of digital intermediary services, including providers of hosting services and providers of online platforms
Major obligations of regulation

  • To take down illegal content, and record / enable appeals of those removals

  • To ensure advertisers and traders are identified and can be traced

  • Additional compliance, audit and record keeping obligations placed on VLOs

    Main relevant authorities

    • National member state Digital Services Coordinators (DSCs)

    • European Board for Digital Services (EBDS)

      Summary of Representative obligationAn organisation which has no EU establishment, which offers a digital intermediary service in the EU, is required to appoint a DSA Representative in the EU (Article 13)

      You can view DataRep’s service to meet this obligation here
      Which organisations require a Representative?All organisations which have no EU establishment, and offer a digital intermediary service in the EU, are required to appoint a DSA Representative in the EU (no exclusions)
      Where should the Representative be established?In one of the EU member states where the organisation offers its service(s)
      Summary obligations placed on the Representative

      • Receive communications from EU DSCs and the EBDS on behalf of their clients

      • Have sufficient powers and resources to cooperate with the relevant authorities and comply with their decisions

      • The Representative may be held liable for the regulatory failings of their clients under the DSA


      Other relevant Representative aspects The details of the Representative must be made publicly available by the service provider, and be notified to the DSC in the EU member state where the Representative is established

      Please reach out to us at contact@datarep.com if you have any questions, or require a quotation for the Representative service under this law.

      Please note that the contents of this document are not intended to provide complete or exhaustive information, nor should they be considered legal advice. In particular, this document is not intended to be relevant to VLOs. Please ensure that you take legal advice before acting on the contents of this document.
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