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Glossary · Digital policy

What is Trusted flagger?

Definition

Trusted flagger means: A trusted flagger is an entity awarded special status under the Digital Services Act for expertise and reliability in flagging illegal content. Source: EUR-Lex: Digital Services Act.

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Why it matters

Online platforms must process notices from trusted flaggers with priority, affecting content moderation workflows.

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Frequently asked

What is Trusted flagger?

A trusted flagger is an entity awarded special status under the Digital Services Act for expertise and reliability in flagging illegal content.

Why does Trusted flagger matter in EU policy?

Online platforms must process notices from trusted flaggers with priority, affecting content moderation workflows.

Where can I verify the definition of Trusted flagger?

Lex cites EUR-Lex: Digital Services Act for this definition and links the source records on this page.

Official sources

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