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Digital Services Act — Regulation (EU) 2022/2065

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Overview

This Regulation aims to ensure the proper functioning of the internal market for intermediary services by establishing harmonised rules for a safe, predictable, and trusted online environment. It seeks to facilitate innovation while effectively protecting fundamental rights, including consumer protection. (Art. 1)

This Regulation applies to intermediary services offered to recipients who are established or located in the Union, regardless of where the service providers are established. It covers 'mere conduit', 'caching', and 'hosting' services, including online platforms and online search engines. (Art. 2 Art. 3)

Key points

  • Providers of intermediary services are not liable for illegal information transmitted or stored, provided they meet specific conditions, such as acting expeditiously to remove or disable access to illegal content upon obtaining actual knowledge of it. (Art. 4 Art. 5 Art. 6)
  • Providers of intermediary services are prohibited from being subject to general monitoring obligations or active fact-finding obligations regarding the information they transmit or store. (Art. 8)
  • Providers of intermediary services must designate a single point of contact for direct communication with Member State authorities, the Commission, and the European Board for Digital Services, as well as a separate point of contact for recipients of their services. (Art. 11 Art. 12)
  • Providers of hosting services must implement accessible and user-friendly notice and action mechanisms, allowing any individual or entity to notify them of content they consider illegal. (Art. 16)
  • Providers of online platforms must establish an internal complaint-handling system, allowing users to challenge decisions about content removal or account suspension for at least six months after the decision. (Art. 20)
  • Very large online platforms (VLOPs) and very large online search engines (VLOSEs) must conduct annual risk assessments on systemic risks, such as the dissemination of illegal content or negative effects on fundamental rights, and take reasonable measures to mitigate these risks. (Art. 34 Art. 35)
  • Recipients of services have the right to lodge a complaint against providers for alleged infringements of this Regulation with the Digital Services Coordinator in their Member State. (Art. 53)

Structure

The Regulation is organised into five chapters. Chapter I outlines the general provisions, including subject matter, scope, and definitions. Chapter II establishes the conditional liability exemptions for intermediary service providers. Chapter III details the tiered due diligence obligations, starting with rules for all providers, then adding specific requirements for hosting services, online platforms, and finally, extensive obligations for Very Large Online Platforms and Search Engines to manage systemic risks. Chapter IV sets out the implementation and enforcement framework, establishing Digital Services Coordinators, the European Board for Digital Services, and the Commission's supervisory powers. Chapter V contains final provisions, including amendments to other directives and the timeline for application.

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Articles

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