What is DSA?
Also called Digital Services Act.
DSA means: The Digital Services Act is an EU regulation that sets due diligence, transparency and risk-management obligations for online intermediaries and platforms. Source: EUR-Lex: Digital Services Act.
Why it matters
It is the core EU rulebook for online platform accountability, including extra duties for very large platforms and search engines.
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What is DSA?
The Digital Services Act is an EU regulation that sets due diligence, transparency and risk-management obligations for online intermediaries and platforms.
Why does DSA matter in EU policy?
It is the core EU rulebook for online platform accountability, including extra duties for very large platforms and search engines.
Where can I verify the definition of DSA?
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