Context
The Digital Services Act and Digital Markets Act aim to create a safer digital space where the fundamental rights of users are protected and to establish a level playing field for businesses.
Key points to note
- Online platform providers are set to face new legal duties to disclose details on user engagement with their services in the EU
- The initial reporting deadline is likely to be February 2023
- The new disclosure duties are set out in the proposed new Digital Services Act
- This legislation will alter requirements of online intermediaries over the way they moderate posted content and monitor goods and services traded on their platforms.
Next actions
None – for information and awareness.