What is DMA?
Also called Digital Markets Act.
DMA means: The Digital Markets Act is an EU regulation that sets obligations and prohibitions for designated gatekeepers providing core platform services. Source: EUR-Lex: Digital Markets Act.
Why it matters
It changes platform conduct rules for large digital intermediaries and creates enforceable obligations around data, interoperability, ranking and access.
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What is DMA?
The Digital Markets Act is an EU regulation that sets obligations and prohibitions for designated gatekeepers providing core platform services.
Why does DMA matter in EU policy?
It changes platform conduct rules for large digital intermediaries and creates enforceable obligations around data, interoperability, ranking and access.
Where can I verify the definition of DMA?
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