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Glossary · Digital policy

What is Very large online platform?

Also called VLOP.

Definition

Very large online platform means: A very large online platform is an online platform designated under the Digital Services Act because it reaches the DSA threshold for very large services in the EU. Source: EUR-Lex: Digital Services Act.

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Why it matters

VLOPs face the DSA's strongest systemic risk, audit, transparency and data-access obligations.

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What is Very large online platform?

A very large online platform is an online platform designated under the Digital Services Act because it reaches the DSA threshold for very large services in the EU.

Why does Very large online platform matter in EU policy?

VLOPs face the DSA's strongest systemic risk, audit, transparency and data-access obligations.

Where can I verify the definition of Very large online platform?

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

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